May 3, 2012

May 3, 2012 Ms. Kar na Shuliak Dear Ms. Shuliak: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY College of Dental Medicine OFFICE OF THE. DEAN 630 west 168th Street New York, NY 10032 Tel RP., Fax hap://dental.columbia.edu It is my pleasure to inform you that the Admissions Committee of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine has selected you as a Transfer student who will join the Class of 2015 starting on August 27, 2012. Your selection gives credit to your years of hard work and your unique abilities. As the dental profession has evolved, Columbia University has further emphasized the correlation between the biomedical and clinical sciences; you will experience patient care ranging from pediatric to geriatric individuals. You will be well prepared to offer even the medically complex patient excellent treatment. The results of a recent survey conducted by the American Dental Education Association demonstrate national recognition of our strength in these areas. Typically, about 95% of Columbia students are accepted to Specialty Programs and General Practice Residencies Programs; this is more than 3 times the national average. The College provides excellent opportunities for students to perform research in close relation with the faculty. Being in the midst of Columbia-University Medical Center and having access to a large and diversified patient pool from the New York area enhance our ability to provide students with unique educational experiences. Individual attention in laboratories, patient care areas, and newly opened classrooms are direct benefits of our small class size. Finally, you may wish to pursue one of our many dual degree programs from the MBA to a PhD in education. We are confident that you have the potential to be a genuine credit to our institution and to your chosen profession. Enclosed you will find information on the important next steps in the matriculation process. PLEASE REVIEW EVERYTHING CAREFULLY. Please remember that there arc pre-registration health requirements that you must meet in order to enroll and begin class. Please go to the Student Health Services website at www.cumc.columbia.edu/student/hcalth/ for complete Information. Columbia University Medical Center EFTA01108696 Please do not hesitate to call Dr. Zubiaurre Bitzer at (212) 305-6318 if you have any questions. Congratulations on your acceptance into our community of scholars and health care professionals. Our faculty and staff look forward to your arrival and your active participation in our unique exciting program. Sincerely yours, L. Moss-Salentijn, .D.S., Ph.D . Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Zegarelli Professor of Dental Medicine (in Anatomy and Cell Biology) Laureen Zubiaurr Director of Admissions Associate Professor of Clinical Dental Medicine EFTA01108697