SRDEP is going to be a community based comprehensive dental program located within the state of Massachusetts [will be held within different undergraduate pre-dental programs]
There will be [?] accepted interns. One intern, from each school, will be apart of the Executive board, while 6 will be from each of the five schools [Tufts Pre-dental, BU Pre-dental, NEU Pre-dental, and Harvard Pre-dental].
There will be 4 mentors in total, each mentor will have [?] mentees one from each school chosen at random. With this mentors will be available to email/message for assisting mentees in their undergraduate careers.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to create an accessible and empowering dental enrichment program for underprivileged and first-generation pre- dental students, particularly students of color, who often face limited opportunities in dentistry. By fostering connections across multiple schools in the Massachusetts area, we aim to provide hands-on experiences, mentorship, and academic resources that are typically less academic. We strive to break down barriers, ensuring that all pre-dental students, regardless of background, have the support and opportunities needed to succeed in their dental careers.
Vision:
We envision a future where dental education is equitable and inclusive, with students from diverse backgrounds able to pursue their dreams without the limitations of financial or systemic obstacles. Our program will serve as a bridge between aspiring dental professionals and the resources they need, expanding across schools in Massachusetts and beyond. We aim to be a beacon of support for underrepresented groups, creating network that champions diversity, fosters growth, and opens doors for future generations in dentistry.
Interns will be able to explore different opportunities such as:
- Shadowing Dentists (of desired field of study)
- DAT Prep Work/Homework assistance
- Personal Statement Work
- Hands on Opportunity inside desired field
- Get Connected to a dental Student and become a mentee
- Volunteering and Research Connection
- Network Building Lectures/Networking /Opportunities
- Connection to Different Dental Internships & Careers
- Connection to gaining different medical/dental certifications
Interns will participate in:
- Several dental lectures and seminars
- Gaining exposure to different dentistry topics [the students will be able to pick between different topics in dentistry and learn more about the specific field to see whether or not the specific field fits what they want to do within the field]
- Community-based Clinical Experiences
- Mentors will be dental students [dental students will be mentoring undergraduate mentees, and mentees will meet with mentors throughout the semester]
- There will be seminars and professional development experiences to prepare interns for dental school
- Research Opportunities - Interns will be connected to potential research opportunities
- There will be 4 mentors and [?] interns [?] from one of the partnered schools, the selection of mentors to mentees will be randomized, there will be a mixture/cross between each of the schools so pre-dental students will have a chance to meet their future dental colleagues
Qualifications:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing
- Pre-health/Pre-dental
- First Generation Student
- Attend one of the partnered schools
