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.
Leader
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? When I was in my first year of dental school, ASDA was the first organization that provided me with the opportunity to get involved in leadership at UCLA’s School of Dentistry. From working with the UCLA ASDA leadership and … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? ASDA has been a valuable aid for not only building but also solidifying my leadership skills. During my time on the board, I have learned to be more communicative in a manner that is concise and organized. This drives efficiency … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? ASDA leadership has challenged me to grow personally and professionally in many ways. From practicing discipline, empowering team members, resolving conflict and developing situational awareness. The skill most foreign to … read more
First Impression - Predental
Why do you want to be a dentist? Coming from a family who was raised believing dental care is not a necessity but rather a luxury, I have understood oral healthcare is holistic healthcare. My family was in a position where we couldn’t afford dental services, however I knew we … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? Being involved in ASDA has shown me the importance of collaboration. There is so much talent amongst all our chapter members and it is critical that we don’t let them go to waste. It is one of my primary … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? My time as a leader has taught me how to approach meetings and planning more systematically. Between planning our larger scale conferences and smaller committee events, it has been essential to maintain … read more