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 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
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? Ever since my first year, I have observed and learned what it meant to be a strong, yet kind leader. I have learned how to advocate not just for myself, but for others as well- using that voice to uplift, protect, and push … read more
How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills? ASDA has been instrumental in shaping my leadership skills, both as a pre-dental student and now as a first-year dental student leading my chapter through its formative years. During my pre-dental years, ASDA provided me … read more