Health Science Outreach Program Externship
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PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
DREAM. BELIEVE. ACHIEVE
DREAM. BELIEVE. ACHIEVE
PURPOSE
H.O.P.E. Yes! is a one day summer enrichment opportunity geared towards underrepresented (URM) elementary, middle and high school students to develop interest in the fields of dentistry and allied dental health. This program also seeks to provide leadership and mentorship opportunities for its participants. Both objectives are carried out through a series of creative workshops and exciting hands on experiments.
OBJECTIVES
This one day experience will allow the participant:
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To be exposed to careers in dentistry and allied dental health professions with a major focus on dental hygiene.
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To pipeline students into the Summer Medical and Dental Enrichment Program (SMDEP).
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To foster confidence and leadership abilities.
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To better define the professional role of dentist, dental hygienist and other allied dental professionals.
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To engage in interactive dental and allied dental health experience through hands on laboratory experiments