Frequently Asked Questions
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The Pre-Dental Society brings together UVA students who share a passion for dentistry. We foster a collaborative environment built on teamwork and dedication — supporting one another on the path to dental school while giving back to the Charlottesville community through service and outreach.
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Getting involved is easy — just show up! Join us at our next general body meeting or event, and hop into our GroupMe to stay in the loop. Check out our Events page to see everything we have scheduled throughout the school year.
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At its core, the Pre-Dental Society is about members helping members. We work together to navigate challenges — whether that's a tough prerequisite course, preparing for the DAT, or figuring out the dental school application process. The PDS also offers leadership roles and involvement opportunities that strengthen your experience and your future applications, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
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Have a question or concern? Head to our Contact Us page and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. You're also welcome to reach out directly to any of our Executive Members, and if you're already in the GroupMe, just drop a message in the chat!
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Members are encouraged to attend meetings regularly, pay dues, and engage with our events throughout the year. But most importantly, we want you to learn more about dentistry, grow as a pre-dental student, and HAVE FUN!
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Toward the end of each school year, we send out applications to members interested in helping lead the Pre-Dental Society. After applications are reviewed, selected candidates are invited to interview, and new Executive Members are announced before the start of the following school year.