Applying and getting into dental school is already no easy feat, but being a dental student is another challenge. I had the pleasure of interviewing Janet Nguyen, a UC Davis alumni and current first-year dental student at the University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and she gave wonderful insights into her own experiences as a former pre-dental and current dental student.
Q: Introduce yourself! A: “Hello, my name is Janet Nguyen! I graduated from UC Davis back in June 2020 with a Biological Psychology, B.S. I took one gap year to work in customer service at Amazon. I did nothing dental related except apply to schools during the gap year. I am currently a D1 at UOP and a recipient of the Navy HPSP 3 year scholarship. During my dental journey, I found it extremely helpful to get feedback from current dental students and ask about their journeys! My inbox is always open for anyone who has questions about dentistry, UOP, HPSP, or even non-related dental stuff! I’m super open to sharing all of my stats, application, interview tips, personal statement, etc!” Q: Why dentistry? A: “I chose dentistry because it gives me so [much freedom] in terms of what I get to do in my career (getting a DDS and being able to do surgery without having to go to residency), [maintaining] a healthy work-life balance, and all while being able to play a larger positive role in patients’ health and wellbeing.” Q: What were your stats in college and/or graduate school? A: GPA: 3.47 sGPA: 3.00 DAT: AA 20, TS 2
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