Day 1
On Monday, July 24, 2017 incoming students in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Class of 2021 and Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing (DMD AS) Class of 2019 were introduced to the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) as they began their Orientation Program. After a hearty breakfast in the BUSM Hiebert Lounge, the students assembled in the Keefer Auditorium where Ms. Erica Manczuk, GSDM Associate Director of Student Affairs introduced the respective Student Ambassadors for each of the student groups. Dean Hutter then welcomed the incoming students and introduced the following faculty and administrators who would be speaking: Dr. Joseph Calabrese, Clinical Associate Professor in General Dentistry and Assistant Dean of Students; Dr. John Guarente, Clinical Professor in General Dentistry and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs; Dr. Celeste Kong, Professor in General Dentistry and Chair of the Department of General Dentistry; Dr. Cataldo Leone, Professor in Periodontology and Professor in Molecular & Cell Biology, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Dr. Janet Peters, Clinical Professor in General Dentistry and Faculty Liaison to the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing; and Dr. David Russell, Clinical Associate Professor in General Dentistry and as of July 1, 2017, newly appointed Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
After the series of presentations, the incoming students returned to the Hiebert Lounge for their Welcome Lunch. Dean Hutter used the opportunity to share his thoughts as to the students beginning their dental education at BU and GSDM.
“You are here today because you have chosen dentistry as your career and you are enrolled at Boston University because you have worked very hard in achieving the credentials necessary for acceptance into what is considered one of the finest dental schools in the world.
You should be very proud of yourselves and your fellow students who are among a select few to be chosen to pursue their dental education at Boston University!”
At the annual Ice Cream Social and Student Information Fair later that afternoon in the Hiebert Lounge, incoming students were able to create their own sundaes, socialize with faculty and staff, and visit various organizations and companies’ information booth.
GSDM’s chapter of the American Student Dental Association welcomed the new students at Tia’s on the Waterfront later that evening for a party to celebrate their first week on campus.
View all photos from the Ice Cream Social on Flickr.
Day 2
The second day included a luncheon sponsored by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) began with a welcome from the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), which welcomed new DMD and AS students to the world of dentistry. The two MDS representatives were GSDM alums, Dr. Michael Mayr DMD 16 and Dr. James Lee DMD 14.
MDS discussed the importance of the student experience and why it’s integral to have such a strong organization of well-seasoned professionals in organized dentistry to provide the support and guidance needed for the students as they enter the dental profession.
Beginning on Tuesday, July 25, Dean and Mrs. Kathleen Hutter generously opened their home to the first two, of six receptions they hosted for the incoming DMD Class of 2021 and DMD AS Class of 2019. The receptions provided the opportunity for the students to socialize with each other, and most importantly, meet their faculty, staff and respective Group Practice Leaders (GPLs).
View all photos from the Receptions on Flickr.
Day 3
On Wednesday, July 26, the Hutter’s welcomed more DMD 21 students to their home for more socializing over small bites and drinks, and a chance to meet their respective Group Practice Leaders, faculty and staff.
View all photos from the Receptions on Flickr.
Day 4
Thursday, July 27 was a busy day for all students as they participated in campus tours, were fitted for their scrubs, and visited Dean Hutter’s home for a final reception for the DMD AS students.
Led by their Orientation Ambassadors, DMD 21 and DMD AS 19 students toured the Boston University Medical Campus to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings in Boston’s South End neighborhood.
The Orientation Ambassadors this year were:
- Jonathan Ye, DMD 18
- Jessica Collins, DMD 19
- Jessica Riccobono, DMD 19
- Stephanie Bont, DMD 20
- Abdullah Abdelaziz, DMD 20
- Daniel Nayebi, DMD 20
- Laura Callan, DMD 20
- Ana Mateo, DMD 20
- Miguel Moreno, DMD 20
- Miranda Lee, DMD 20
- Danny Sarkis, DMD 20
- Kesleigh Eysie, DMD 20
- Khushbu Malhotra, AS DMD 18
- Chetan Agarwal, AS DMD 18
- Jinal Vora, AS DMD 18
- Kushal Zinzuvadia, AS DMD 18
- Mohit Jethani, AS DMD 18
- Hirwa Shah, AS DMD 18
- Deepak Nainal, AS DMD 18
- Hazeka Kadri, AS DMD 18