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[Ellen Hostert]

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Your Monthly Collection of Tips, Guidance and Resources to Assist Your Dental Career Goals.

EVENTS _ | _ DENTAL BLOGS _ | _ OPPORTUNITIES _ | _ ADEA AADSAS® Student Network November 29, 2023 10 Questions With ... Ms. Janika James   For this month’s feature “10 Questions With...,” we shine a spotlight on various ADEA members, asking them 10 questions – both professional and personal – that give all a chance to get to know each other better. Recently, we interviewed Ms. Janika James, a third-year dental student at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry.     READ MORE Apply Today for the 2024 SHPEP Application Cycle   The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a FREE, six-week transformative enrichment program for high school and college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions, preparing them for successful application to and matriculation at health professions schools. Now, in addition to dentistry and medicine, the program offers opportunities to explore nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy and public health.   Spots at the 12 university sites are competitive, so apply early! View the eligibility requirements and application information to help prepare. Participation in SHPEP may better position students for acceptance into advanced degree programs.   The deadline to apply is Feb. 5, 2024. APPLY EARLY Applying to Dental School Becomes a Breeze with the 2023-2024 ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools!   The brand-new 2023-2024 ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools is now available for students entering in the Fall 2024 or Fall 2025 semesters.   This all-digital Guide consists of a one-year subscription to the online directory of dental schools (the ADEA Dental School Explorer) and a PDF publication.   The brand-new PDF book complements the ADEA Dental School Explorer and contains a wealth of information, including:   • An introduction to the dental profession and what you can expect as a dental student; • A chapter on the importance of access, diversity and inclusion; • Tips on navigating the application process; • A section on the holistic (whole file) admissions process; • Information for Canadian and international students applying to Canadian or U.S. dental schools, and a chapter for U.S. students applying to Canadian dental schools; • A section for gap-year students, career changers and re-applicants; • Guidance on financing a dental education; • Worksheets to help you gather information, set priorities and brainstorm ideas for your application; and • Seven comparative data tables to help you make informed decisions about where to apply, including statistics on dental school applicants, first-time, first-year enrollees and admissions requirements.   Even if you’re not applying to dental school in the next year, the information within can help you get an early start on your research and preparation. PURCHASE YOUR COPY TODAY Retrospection 5 Questions With ... Ms. Jessica Poon   In the feature “5 Questions With...,” we shine a spotlight on various ADEA members, asking them five questions – both professional and personal – that give us all a chance to get to know each other better. Recently, we interviewed Ms. Jessica Poon, a fourth-year dental student at University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry.   Read More > Gap Years and Student Loans: What Every Student Considering a Gap Year Should Know About Financial Aid   Some students may have started another year of school recently while others may be taking a planned break for various reasons. A gap year is a span of time between the end of undergraduate education and the beginning of dental school or a dental hygiene program. It can be longer than a year, depending on your circumstances.   When taking a gap year, there are important steps every student should take if they anticipate needing financial aid for dental school and dental hygiene programs or any other graduate degree program following their gap year. Make sure you have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish during this time away from school and plan wisely because a year (or two) can fly by.   Learn More > Calling All Aspiring Writers and Bloggers! Are you a predental or predental hygiene student, dental or dental hygiene student or practitioner with knowledge or advice that might benefit our readers? Here’s your chance to shine and motivate the next generation! We encourage your writing submissions. Contact us today for submission guidelines. CONTACT US TODAY

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Ellen E. Hostert, Ph.D. (she/her)
Professor of Biology
University of Maine at Machias
116 O'Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-1301
ehos...@maine.edu