ASDA’s membership is made up of more than 23,000 predoctoral and predental students. Learn more about our members as they share their experiences in dental school and preparing for dental school.
First Impression - Predental
Why do you want to be a dentist? I’ve always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field since I was in middle school, but it wasn’t until the end of high school that I knew I wanted to be a dentist. Witnessing the transformative impact that dentistry has on … read more
Leader
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? As the current president of ASDA at Penn for the academic year 2023-24, I have had the invaluable opportunity to enhance my leadership skills through active involvement in the organization. Leading a chapter involves collaborating … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? Over the past year, my involvement in ASDA, particularly in my role as Michigan’s Chapter President, has been instrumental in honing and expanding my leadership skills. This position has provided me with a platform to focus … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? Within the numerous leadership roles I have taken on since high school, ASDA has been the largest and most demanding. However, I have grown an unbelievable amount and I would not trade my experience for the world. I have … read more
Why do you want to be a dentist? I want to be a dentist because it offers a unique blend of personal connection, technical mastery, and intrapersonal connection. My personal experiences with dentists, especially oral and maxillofacial surgeons, have shown me the profound impact … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? ASDA has helped enhance my leadership skills, such as communication, teamwork, time management, and decision-making. Not only that, but being a chapter leader has also offered practical experience in organizational management, … read more