- What does it mean that a foreign dental school is approved by the Dental Board of California, USA?
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It means the approved dental school has an educational program equivalent to that of a dental school in California, USA, and graduation from such school will allow you take all the required state examination in order to apply for a California dental license.
. - I want to become a dentist in California and to study in Europe, however, I can only speak English and I can not speak any other foreign language. Is that a problem?
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No Problem! Both of USMF’s dental programs are taught entirely in English.
. - I have just graduated from a high school and I want to become a dentist. Do I need to go to college to apply to the 5 years dental program?
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No, you don’t need to go to college. You can apply right after finishing high school. USMF requires high school level of basic sciences such as Biology and Chemistry.
. - If I am accepted to the 5 years dental program, after graduation, what exams am I required to take in order to apply for a dental license in California and when am I eligible to take them?
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You are eligible to take NDB Exam Part 1 after successful completion of the 3rd year of study. You can take NDB Exam Part 2 after successful completion of the 4th year of study. You can take WREB and Ethics exams anytime during the 5th year of study.
. - After I graduate from 5 years dental program, do I need to take any additional courses or education in USA to practice Dentistry in California?
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No, you don’t need to take any additional studies.
. - After I graduate from the Dental School of State University of Medicine and Pharmacology Nicolae Testemiţanu of the Republic of Moldova , can I practice Dentistry in another other State besides California?
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No. You can only practice in the State of California, since the school is approved only by the Dental Board of California.
. - Where can I live, when I am studying in Moldova?
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Apartments for rent typically run approximately 350.00-500.00 Euro/month per student.
. - What special clothes do I need?
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It is important to be prepared for the four seasons weather. We recommend you to have light cotton clothes for warm months, and woolen clothes, anoraks and warm boots for cold months. Waterproof raincoats, footwear, and umbrellas will also help.
. - What is living in Chisinau like?
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Chisinau is the capital of our country and the biggest city of Moldova. It’s a vivid, cosmopolitan city, where different cultures, religions and life styles live together. Life in Chisinau is dynamic due to a lot of students who study at different educational institution. Chisinau is a city of youth.
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Chisinau has a wide network of public transport including buses, trolleybuses, mini – vans, taxis. By using public means of transport students can move easily and quickly to different districts of our city. Although there is a rather busy traffic during rush hours, the security of traffic is assured by road police officers. Besides, the security of Chisinau inhabitants is assured by policemen.
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Although Chisinau changes, it has many historical and architectural monuments. It is a city of culture. Interesting information about history, culture and nature of Moldova can be found in numerous museums.
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Situated at the crossroad of many cultures, Chisinau has been always characterized by the multitude of art styles. Those people who are fond of theater, music, dancing and movies have the possibility to watch performances, played by troupes, bands and groups from all over the world in the framework of the national and international festivals.
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Chisinau is a hospitable city. Big malls and small boutiques keep their doors open for potential buyers, where high-quality goods made in different countries can be purchased.
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There are 15 theaters and Concert Halls, 7 cinemas, 10 museums, 7 parks, 10 stadiums and sports complexes, 12 libraries.Bars and restaurants offer national food together with variety of foreign cuisines.
. - Are there any courses of Romanian as a foreign language?
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All International students study Romanian language during the first two years, along with the basic medical course, to communicate with local patients.