“Behind the Scenes” of GSDM Admissions Cycle: How GSDM Student Admissions Ambassadors Help Personalize the Admission Process
For the fifth installment of our ongoing “Behind the Scenes” series, we spoke with two student admissions ambassadors, Elias Hilaire DMD 25 and Mary Kyuregyan DMD AS 25 about their unique admissions journeys and their work with the student admissions ambassador program.
Student Spotlight: Mother-and-Son Duo are Making Dental School a Family Affair
In a rare twist of fate, Fatema Abdo DMD AS 26 and Mohamed Hussein DMD 26, a mother-and-son duo, found themselves attending GSDM at the same time, both expecting to graduate in 2026.
Alumni Spotlight: Gina Terenzi CAS 86 DMD 91 and Dr. Michelle Henshaw SPH 96 DPH 07 Receive 2024 GSDM Distinguished Alumni Awards
Gina Terenzi CAS 86 DMD 91 and Dr. Michelle Henshaw SPH 96 DPH 07, GSDM associate dean for global & population health, were presented with the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Service to the Community at the GSDM Alumni Weekend reception in September.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tim Penberthy ENDO 95 Named as President of Idaho State Dental Association
Dr. Tim Penberthy ENDO 95 was named president of the Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA) for a one-year term, effective July 1.
Talent Tuesday: Crafty Creations with Ali Hadian PERIO 28, Cesar Heleno DMD 25, and Gillian Reeder DMD 27
GSDM is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the fourth installment, Ali Hadian PERIO 28, Cesar Heleno DMD 25, and Gillian Reeder DMD 27 express their desire to make something original.
Talent Tuesday: Nimble-fingered Know-Hows with Joao Costa DMD AS 25, Emely Cepeda DMD 25, and Paul Wiley DMD 26
GSDM is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the third installment, Joao Costa DMD AS 25, Emely Cepeda DMD 25, and Paul Wiley DMD 26 describe their dexterous pursuits – ranging from calligraphy to wood carving.
Talent Tuesday: Full-court Press with Bill Choochaisaengrat PROS 27, Iman Zarrinkoub DMD 25, and Badr Hefnawi ENDO 26
GSDM is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the second installment, Bill Choochaisaengrat PROS 27, Iman Zarrinkoub DMD 25, and Badr Hefnawi ENDO 26 discuss their passions for athletics, whether it’s on the track or behind the camera.
Embracing Challenges, Celebrating Successes: Annual GSDM Professional Ceremony Welcomes DMD 28 and DMD AS 26 Classes
Students from the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2028 and the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing Class of 2026 recited the professional oath for the first time and received a Boston University pin during this year’s Professional Ceremony on August 2.
Talent Tuesday: Taking Center Stage with Astha Parmar DMD 25, Rama Hakim AS 25, and Rebecca Kimn DMD 25
GSDM Communications is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the first installment, Astha Parmar DMD 25, Rama Hakim AS 25, and Rebecca Kimn DMD 25, share their passion for the performing arts.
“Behind the Scenes” of Predoctoral Matriculation Week: How Erica Stocks, GSDM Student Affairs Director, organizes the event-filled week for incoming DMD and DMD AS Students
For the fourth installment of our ongoing “Behind the Scenes” series, we spoke with Erica Stocks, GSDM student affairs director, about how she designed and planned the first week of dental school for this year’s incoming students, the DMD Class of 2028 and the DMD AS Class of 2026.