Program Manual - Saint Louis University

getting your picture taken that first day, so please dress appropriately. If there is time, you
will also receive a short orientation to the program and "move into" the Kesling Clinic.
2. We suspect that the present students will throw a party for you during the first month of the
program. There will also be a Center picnic in the fall.
3. We strongly encourage you to seek information about financial aid. You should call Student
Financial Aid at Saint Louis University (314-977-2350) and ask for the forms (they are not
sent automatically). Even if you do not feel that you will be eligible for a financial award,
you should fill out the forms and send them back. Several special scholarships are provided
through this mechanism and seem to show up by surprise. But, if you do not apply, you will
definitely not receive anything.
4. On a related front, during the second year of the program, students are offered fellowship
opportunities that vary, but are generally for a total of $1,200 for the year. Generally, there
are no other fellowships available through the Center or Orthodontic Program.
5. Enclosed is a copy of CADE policy regarding outside employment. To avoid
misunderstanding, please read, sign, and return the accompanying agreement as soon as
possible.
6. The new listings pertaining to your equipment and books are attached. It is expected that you
will obtain all equipment and materials so that you have them in your possession by the first
day of the program. You will be given a short orientation regarding the use of all the items.
Instruments and supplies should be ordered directly from the orthodontic supply companies.
We have negotiated discounts with some of the manufacturers so, when you place your order,
please remind each company that you are a new incoming student at Saint Louis University.
Books should be purchased from the publisher. Let us know if you have trouble obtaining
any of the items you need. If you have any questions concerning the instruments, please
contact us. There is an important change this year regarding computers: since you are going
to be using and manipulating 3-D patient information, you will need a powerful computer set
up to interact with the system at CADE. After considerable discussion, the faculty have
determined that it is best that a new laptop computer be included on the instrument list. In
this regard CADE will be ordering and receiving the new laptop, configuring it to work with
our system, and then giving it to you when you arrive. We anticipate that the laptop will cost
you $1,750, payable upon your arrival. I am sure that this expense is not welcome news, but
given the technological advances at CADE, we really do not feel there is an alternative.
7. Since most of you have not yet graduated from dental school, you should be aware that you
are responsible to insure that copies of your final transcripts and national board scores (U.S.
students only) are sent to the Office of Admissions at the Graduate School before registration.
If you do not provide these items, a “hold” will be placed on your registration. You should be
maintaining the level of performance that was indicated on the materials used during the
deliberations that resulted in your being offered a place in the graduate program in
Orthodontics at SLU (keep up the good work!).
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