Student Profile: Former-Olympic-Swimmer-Turned-Dental-Student Elinah Phillip DMD 28 Trades Goggles for Loupes
Elinah Phillip DMD 28 was the first swimmer and the youngest athlete to represent the British Virgin Islands (BVI) at an Olympic Games, competing in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics (held in 2021). Now, she’s switching her focus from the pool to her long-term dental professional goals, with her first step being attending GSDM.
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Coffee Shops with Jared Jacobson DMD 25
The opportunity to discover hidden gems in Boston’s South End is one of the many perks of being part of the GSDM community. In our latest multimedia series, we are getting to know the neighborhood around GSDM a little better–and making some new friends along the way. Our first edition is with Jared Jacobson DMD 25, who shares his go-to coffee spot: Flour Bakery and Cafe.
Applauding First Generation Success: Four GSDM Students Reflect on their Education Paths for National First-Generation College Celebration Day
National First-Generation College Celebration Day strives to both celebrate current first-generation students’ success and highlight the ongoing advocacy work to create more opportunities for future students. GSDM Communications spoke to four DMD and DMD AS first-generation students about their unconventional journeys to dental school and the value of recognizing and supporting diverse student backgrounds.
“Behind the Scenes” of GSDM Admissions Cycle: How GSDM Student Admissions Ambassadors Help Personalize the Admission Process
For the fifth installment of our ongoing “Behind the Scenes” series, we spoke with two student admissions ambassadors, Elias Hilaire DMD 25 and Mary Kyuregyan DMD AS 25 about their unique admissions journeys and their work with the student admissions ambassador program.
Student Spotlight: Mother-and-Son Duo are Making Dental School a Family Affair
In a rare twist of fate, Fatema Abdo DMD AS 26 and Mohamed Hussein DMD 26, a mother-and-son duo, found themselves attending GSDM at the same time, both expecting to graduate in 2026.
Talent Tuesday: Crafty Creations with Ali Hadian PERIO 28, Cesar Heleno DMD 25, and Gillian Reeder DMD 27
GSDM is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the fourth installment, Ali Hadian PERIO 28, Cesar Heleno DMD 25, and Gillian Reeder DMD 27 express their desire to make something original.
Talent Tuesday: Nimble-fingered Know-Hows with Joao Costa DMD AS 25, Emely Cepeda DMD 25, and Paul Wiley DMD 26
GSDM is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the third installment, Joao Costa DMD AS 25, Emely Cepeda DMD 25, and Paul Wiley DMD 26 describe their dexterous pursuits – ranging from calligraphy to wood carving.
Talent Tuesday: Full-court Press with Bill Choochaisaengrat PROS 27, Iman Zarrinkoub DMD 25, and Badr Hefnawi ENDO 26
GSDM is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the second installment, Bill Choochaisaengrat PROS 27, Iman Zarrinkoub DMD 25, and Badr Hefnawi ENDO 26 discuss their passions for athletics, whether it’s on the track or behind the camera.
Talent Tuesday: Taking Center Stage with Astha Parmar DMD 25, Rama Hakim AS 25, and Rebecca Kimn DMD 25
GSDM Communications is doing a four-part “Talent Tuesday” series featuring the talents or hobbies of 12 students and residents. In the first installment, Astha Parmar DMD 25, Rama Hakim AS 25, and Rebecca Kimn DMD 25, share their passion for the performing arts.
“The Future of Dentistry is in Good Hands:” Annual GSDM White Coat Ceremony Celebrates DMD 26 and DMD AS 25 Classes
More than 200 GSDM DMD and DMD AS students received their white coats during the school’s 2024 White Coat Ceremony, a significant milestone that marks the half-way point in their respective dental programs and their entry into the school’s the Patient Treatment Center. The ceremony took place on June 28 at the Metcalf Hall at the George Sherman Union on the University’s Charles River Campus.