Member Spotlights

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.

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  • Isabelle-Tseng

    Isabelle Tseng

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Being in ASDA has been an eye-opening experience, showing me the success, challenges, and responsibilities that come to being a leader. I learned how to step out of my comfort zone as well as how much I can handle as an individual. … read more

  • Lauren-McRae

    Lauren McRae

    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

  • Joanna-Haddad

    Joanna Haddad

    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

  • Mollie-Falchook

    Mollie Falchook

    Leader

    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

  • kristin-woo

    Kristin Woo

    Leader

    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

  • Sam-de-Armas

    Sam R. de Armas

    First Impression - Predental

    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