Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics Class of 2015 with Dr. Sami Chogle
On May 14, 2015, residents of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics Class of 2015 at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) celebrated their graduation in the Pavilion Tent at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Massachusetts. They were joined by family, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni of the program.
The celebration was hosted by Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics Dr. Sami Chogle, along with the support of the GSDM Endodontic Alumni Association. Dr. Chogle welcomed the 125 guests in attendance and introduced all of the faculty and staff—who were instrumental in helping the residents make it to this point. He then took a moment to welcome and introduce each of the residents individually.
Dr. Chogle then introduced three distinguished alumni in attendance: Harold Levin ENDO 62; Seymour Melnick ENDO 62; and Richard Yamanaka ENDO 76. Dr. Melnick was recently honored with the Part-time Educator Award during the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Annual Session held in May. In recognition of this honor, Dr. Chogle presented Dr. Melnick with a Boston University jacket embroidered with “Most Awesome Endodontist.”
Following the introductions, Dr. Chogle presented the class of 2015 and gave each graduating resident a commemorative plaque. He congratulated each of them individually and announced what their plans were after graduation.
Mohammed Alsharani ENDO 15 was elected to speak on behalf of the class. He thanked all the staff and faculty and told the audience a few memorable stories from their time as residents.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Cataldo Leone then spoke. He thanked the residents for their dedication and professionalism and said he hoped to see them pass forward all of the knowledge and skills that GSDM had instilled in them.
Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, who was attending a BU Board of Overseers dinner on the Charles River Campus for outgoing Dean of the College of Fine Arts Benjamin Juarez later said, “Congratulations to the Class of 2015. It is a wonderful achievement to have successfully completed such a prestigious program. I wish you the best in your future endeavors.”