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? ASDA has pushed me outside my comfort zone in the best way possible. I came into dental school with solid leadership experience, and ASDA has helped me elevate those strengths. I now manage teams with more structure, communicate … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? ASDA has significantly shaped my leadership by giving me meaningful, hands-on opportunities to grow. As Chapter President, I learned how to guide a diverse executive board, manage large projects, and make decisions that impact … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? When I first stepped into this leadership role, it happened quite unexpectedly. I was essentially thrown into the position, but looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? ASDA has been one of the most influential parts of my journey in dental school. From attending national conferences and professional development lectures to serving as Chapter President, I’ve grown tremendously in how I lead, … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? With UCSF’s ADSA chapter including 29 board members, I have grown immensely in my ability to collaborate with others and maintain consistent organization of everyone’s plans and responsibilities. Additionally, … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? ASDA has showed me how being a leader is by first being a servant. Being a servant to your peers, your community and to dentistry. It helped me build my leadership skills by allowing me to feel the pressure of constant work … read more