About the UAGM School of Dental Medicine
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
The Universidad Ana G. Méndez is recognized as an institution focused on academic excellence, research, and service, with social responsibility and local and global projection. The Gurabo Campus is an accredited campus of the Universidad Ana G. Méndez, committed to academic excellence, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, internationalization, and the socio-humanist development of a diverse population. The Gurabo campus resources support the post-secondary, undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education academic offer, through various modalities, framed in the highest quality standards.
School of Dental Medicine
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) offers a comprehensive four-year curriculum. Several unique academic features enhance its educational value. The curriculum includes extramural programs, small group instruction and comprehensive patient care experiences in several settings including the dental school clinics and community clinics.
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the UAGM-SDM is fully prepared to fulfill its mission in didactic teaching, pre-clinical training, and administrative support. In addition to clinics for students and faculty, the SDM will also have dedicated spaces for Diagnosis, Research, Surgery , emergency, and care for patients with special needs. Clinical support areas will feature cutting-edge digital design and prostheses fabrication centers and laboratories. The school will share spaces with the existing university campus infrastructure, to integrate additional student services, Biomedical Sciences, research laboratories, library resources, and amphitheaters for seminars and lectures.
Some of Our Strengths
- The UAGM School of Dental Medicine (SDM) stands out as the Mecca of Oral Health Education in Puerto Rico, uniting three programs: Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions, Dental Technologist now the Doctor in Dental Medicine. This integration not only facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals but also underscores our commitment to technological innovation, a value ingrained in our institution since its inception.
- Within the UAGM School of Dental Medicine, students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and learning resources that are meticulously planned and designed to support its educational goals and activities. The centerpiece of these facilities is the cutting-edge dental clinics housed within the refurbished Navarro Health Sciences School Building. Spanning 41,000 square feet and equipped with the latest technology, these clinics offer students an optimal environment for hands-on clinical experiences essential for meeting program expectations and preparing for patient care. The design process prioritizes functionality and modernity, ensuring that students have access to the best resources for their education.
- Moreover, our commitment to excellence is further exemplified through the inclusion of high-quality simulation laboratories. These labs provide students with a controlled environment to practice various dental procedures, fostering confidence and skill development before they interact with actual patients. .By incorporating both clinical and simulated learning environments, the UAGM School of Dental Medicine ensures that its students receive a well-rounded education that equips them for the challenges of modern dentistry with confidence and proficiency.
- Aligned with the mission of Universidad Ana G. Méndez, the UAGM School of Dental Medicine places a strong emphasis on research, teaching, and community service, with a particular focus on addressing healthcare inequities. Our dedication to scholarly pursuits and educational initiatives resonates with the UAGM research trust area of "Health and Social Well-being," underscoring our commitment to advancing the field of dentistry while positively impacting the communities we serve.
Welcome
Dear students:
You are about to embark on what will be at once the most demanding and most fulfilling four years of your life. To this point, you have made two excellent and important choices. First, you elected dental medicine as a career. Second, you chose the Universidad Ana G. Méndez School of Dental Medicine (UAGM-SDM) as the place to receive your education. The UAGM is known for its excellent teaching and student learning environments, innovative research initiatives, and extensive community engagement.
It is the SDM Mission to provide the very best educational program to guide you through the process of becoming an excellent doctor in dental medicine and to provide you with the skills and knowledge to continue to advance your learning throughout your career. It should be your mission to apply yourself every day, to learn as much as you can, and to be the very best dentist throughout your whole career.
The UAGM-SDM faculty is composed of highly skilled oral medicine clinicians and advanced health science professionals who will help to prepare and develop leaders in the dental medicine profession to influence the delivery of healthcare to local and international communities. The SDM faculty has designed a rigorous curriculum with innovative classrooms, simulated/real life clinical settings, community based and research experiences to meet the healthcare needs of diverse healthcare systems. We welcome you to our Program and look forward to assisting you in achieving your goals. Best wishes as you begin your educational journey!
Sincerely,
Beverly Escalona, DMD