Western University Student Learning Outcome Domains

The University has adopted a set of eight outcome domains that serve to guide its academic programs in their development and ongoing quality improvement. Within each outcome domain, each academic program has developed and assesses specific ability-based outcomes appropriate to the particular degree program.

Overview of College of Dental Medicine (CDM) 2010-2012

Vision: Western University College of Dental Medicine will be a premier center for integrative educational innovation; basic and translational research; and high quality, patient-centered, interprofessional health care, all conducted in a setting that utilizes advanced technology and promotes individual dignity and potential for personal and professional growth.

Mission: The WesternU College of Dental Medicine will realize this vision by educating and training highly competent, diverse groups of clinical practitioners who have the ability to provide complex, integrative, high-quality, evidence-based care for patients, families and communities. WesternU College of Dental Medicine will produce graduates who will be ethical, caring life-long learners; who will collectively engage in clinical oral health care, public health practice, biomedical and health services research, education and administration; and who will fulfill their professional obligation to improve the oral health of all members of society, especially those most in need. They will embrace scientific and technological advances and understand the connections between oral health and general health. They will be partners in the interprofessional health care delivery systems of the future, as well as leaders of their own oral health care teams, as they enhance and extend the quality of life in their communities.

Dean: Friedrichsen, Steven W, DDS
Tuition
Accreditation information:
  Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

CDM General statistics

• Total current enrollment: 211
• Average age: 27
• Student: Faculty Ratio: 8.1

Gender Summary

Race/Ethnicity Summary

College Enrollment Overview (2009-2012)

Future Academic Improvement Plans

• Case-based integrated delivery of the human systems
• Increased utilization of specific biomedical science faculty
• Interprofessional Team-based OSCE for 3rd year students
• Evalue software to improve curriculum mapping
• Hire Director of Assessment