Highlights of GSDM Orientation Week 2016

DAY 1

Welcome to DMD 20 and AS DMD 18 Students with a Sweet Introduction to Campus

On Monday, July 25, incoming students were introduced to campus life at The Welcome Lunch. Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter welcomed the students and shared his thoughts with DMD 20 and AS DMD 18 students.

“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. 

The commencement of your dental education at BU also has a special meaning as it occurs as our School enters its 54th year having been founded by Dr. Henry M. Goldman in 1963. GSDM is into the 4th year of a new era, which we declared during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of our School in 2013, in which we will truly achieve greatness as a School of Dental Medicine and realize our vision of becoming the premier Center of Excellence in Education, Research, Patient Care and Community Service within the United States and throughout 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!  For those of you enrolled in the four-year Doctor of Dental Medicine Program, you were selected from among 4,000 applicants. For those of you enrolled in the Advanced Standing / Doctor of Dental Medicine Program, you were selected from among 1250 applicants.”

  • At the 10th 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.
  • DMD 20 and AS DMD 18 students were particularly impressed with a special appearance from Rhett!
  • GSDM’s chapter of the American Student Dental Association welcomed 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 Facebook and Flickr.

 

DAY 2

Welcome to Dentistry!

  • Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) welcomed new DMD and AS students to the world of dentistry.
    • MDS President, Raymond K. Martin, DDS, as well as Dr. Casey Jones, and ASDA Rep Asia Yip welcomed the students and 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.
  • Office of Global & Population Health presented on Orientation Days of Service.
    • Michelle Henshaw, Associate Dean for Global & Population Health, and Erica Manczuk, Associate Director of Student Affairs, delivered a presentation on GSDM’s Orientation Days of Service program in which, this year, 202 students and 20 ambassadors will participate and volunteer their time at various community non-profit organization.
    • This year, Orientation Days of Service locations will include: Bikes Not Bombs, Community Servings, Pine Street Inn, Cradles to Crayons, ReVision Urban Farm, St. Francis House, More Than Words and multiple Haley House sites.
  • Dean’s Receptions
    • Beginning on Tuesday, July 26, Dean and Mrs. Kathleen Hutter generously opened their home to the first two, of six receptions, for the new DMD 20 students as an opportunity for them to socialize, and most importantly, meet their faculty, staff and respective Group Practice Leaders (GPL).

View all photos from the Receptions on Facebook and Flickr.

 

DAY 3

Receptions Continue at the Dean and Mrs. Hutter’s Home

  • On Wednesday, July 27, the Hutter’s welcomed the final two sets of DMD 20 students to their home for more socializing over small bites and drinks, and a chance to meet their Group Practice Leaders, faculty and staff.

View all photos from the Receptions on Facebook and Flickr.

 

DAY 4

Receptions, Tours, and Scrubs, Oh My!

Thursday, July 28 was a busy day for all students as they participated in campus tours, were fitted for scrubs, attended a welcome social in Fenway, and visited Dean Hutter’s home for a final reception for the AS DMD18 students.

  • Led by their Orientation Ambassadors, DMD 20 and AS DMD 18 students toured the Boston University Medical Campus to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings in Boston’s South End neighborhood.
  • DMD 20 students were fitted for their new scrubs that will be grey this year.
    • AS DMD 18 students were not yet fitted, but it has been decided that their scrubs will be teal (a very popular color this season!)
  • In the evening, AS and DMD students attended two different parties!
    • The Hutter’s opened their home, again, to the two sets of new AS DMD 18 students to mingle, enjoy drinks and snacks, and meet faculty and staff members.
    • DMD 20 students attended a social at Cask & Flagon in Fenway to mingle with fellow students, faculty and staff, and enjoy food and drinks.

View all photos from the Receptions on Facebook and Flickr.

 

DAY 5

The Professional Ceremony

On Friday, July 29 at 11 a.m., the GSDM community gathered together on the Talbot Green to take part in the 2016 Professional Ceremony where DMD 20 and AS DMD 18 students from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine along with family and friends marked the end of their first week of orientation and one of the most significant events in their educational careers.

WELCOME
Joseph Calabrese, DMD, Assistant Dean of Students welcomed incoming DMD and AS DMD students.

OPENING REMARKS
Jeffrey W. Hutter, Dean, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Provost of the BU Medical Campus and Dean of the BU School of Medicine Karen H. Antman, MD shared their opening remarks to the incoming students. Dean Hutter shared the following thoughts:

“It is indeed a special honor for me to address you today as members of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2020 and the Advanced Standing / Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2018.

At Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, we are committed, in spirit and in action, to providing an outstanding education to dental professionals throughout their careers.

As the newest members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine community, you now have access to world class instruction delivered by a faculty of more than 325 educators, clinicians, and researchers and an outstanding staff, second to none, which is dedicated to supporting you during your tenure at the School.

You are now a member of the Boston University community and will gain the benefit of an outstanding dental education; a collegial, respectful and supportive environment; and a vast network of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine alumni.”  

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The keynote address was delivered by Bing Liu, DMD, DSc; President of the GSDM Alumni Association.  Dr. Liu gave an inspirational address to the incoming DMD 20 and AS DMD 18 class, reflecting on his own challenges and experiences at GSDM 20 years ago.  His parting advice to students to embrace challenges and form life-long relationships with fellow classmates resonated with all who attended the Professional Ceremony.

PRESENTATION OF STUDENTS
Catherine S. Sarkis, JD, MBA, Assistant Dean for Admissions presented the entering DMD Class of 2020 and AS DMD Class of 2018 to Dean Hutter.

PRESENTATION OF PINS
Joseph Calabrese, DMD
Assistant Dean of Students

Stephen Dulong, DMD
Associate Professor, Department of General Dentistry

Larry Dunham, DMD
Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

John Guarente, DMD
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Cataldo Leone, DMD, DSc
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Janet Peters, DMD
Faculty Liaison, Advanced Standing Program

Catherine S. Sarkis, JD, MBA
Assistant Dean for Admissions

Bing Liu, DMD, DSc
President of GSDM Alumni Association

Karen Antman, MD
Provost of BU Medical Campus, Dean of BU School of Medicine

Jeffrey Hutter, DMD, MEd
Dean, GSDM School of Dental Medicine

READING OF THE OATH
Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter lead the students in the recitation of their Professional Oath which reads as follows:

Now being admitted to the profession of dentistry, I pledge myself to the service of humanity,
my patients, my community, and my profession.
I will use my skills to serve all in need, with openness of spirit and without bias.
The health and well being of my patients will be my first consideration.
I will hold in confidence all that my patients entrust to me.
I will not subordinate the dignity of any person to monetary, scientific, or political ends.
I recognize that I have responsibilities to my community to promote its welfare and to
speak out against injustice.
The high regard of my profession is born of society’s trust in its practitioners;
I will strive to merit that trust.
I will conduct myself with the highest ethical and professional behavior in the classroom, the clinic,
and in all areas of my life.
I will promote the integrity of the profession with honest and respectful relations with other health professionals.
I will strive to advance my profession by seeking new knowledge and by re-examining the idea and practices of the past.
I assume these responsibilities knowing that their fulfillment relies on my own good health.
I ask that my colleagues be attentive to my well being, as I will be to theirs.
I will seek to improve my practice by maintaining my skills and addressing my mistakes.
I take this oath freely and upon my honor.

CLOSING REMARKS
Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine provided the closing remarks.

“Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2020 and Advanced Standing Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2018, you have now officially joined the extended community of dental and oral healthcare professionals.

You have gained colleagues, here at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, the Medical Campus, the University, and in the profession at large, who share your passion for scientific inquiry, clinical excellence, the ethical and professional practice of health care, and socially responsible community minded practice.

You join this profession at an exciting time.  Always a dynamic profession, dentistry today is on the cutting edge of health care research and technology.

Again, I congratulate you on joining the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and the dental profession and welcome you to Boston University.”

CLOSING REMARKS
“My wife Kathleen and I along with our faculty and staff invite you all to join us for a celebratory reception.  Please enjoy yourselves with your family and friends and feel very proud of the path you have chosen at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.”

MARSHALLS
Charilaos Asikis, DDS, CAGS, FICD, FIADFE
Group Practice Leader of Group #4, Pre-doctoral Patient Treatment Center

Tina Valades, DMD
Past President, GSDM Alumni Association

View all photos from the Ceremony on Facebook and Flickr.

Congratulations to the DMD Class of 2020 and the AS Class of 2018!

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