#Embrace dental professional
At the time, Serdar was playing women’s professional ice hockey in Germany. In 2019, after graduating from Cornell University, Serdar was accepted into the School of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2024. Lenka Serdar, in particular, took an unconventional path to dental school. The incoming students come from impressive backgrounds. Donna Paolella, associate dean for admissions. “We are very excited to welcome the Class of 2026, and be a part of their White Coat ceremony. This is a very talented group of students,” said Dr. Connecticut residents make up 56% of the class, with 35% of the students being UConn undergraduates. The incoming class is 63% female and 37% male, with 23% of the class identifying as members of underrepresented minority groups in dental medicine. Last but not least, don’t forget to have fun,” Kropf noted. “Strive to uphold yourself as a professional. Kropf reflected on his past years in dental school, stressed the significance of the White Coat ceremony, and-similar to Brenner and Birmingham-encouraged students to take advantage of the school’s opportunities and lean on peers and faculty.
“The work ethic and dedication that it takes to get to where you are today is no easy feat,” said Kropf. Quinn Kropf, a member of the Class of 2023, shared greetings on behalf of the student body. Take time for yourself, mental breaks, social breaks. Don’t be afraid to speak up, voice your opinion. You’d be surprised the level of knowledge that’s in this group.”īirmingham encouraged students to explore, find mentors, take advantage of opportunities, and volunteer and pay it forward in the future. Cherish that, because after you’re gone from here, you will always be able to call each other. “The bonds you’ll make over the next four years are going to be forever. “16 years ago I was standing in your spot,” Birmingham said. Ronald Birmingham, president of the UConn Dental Alumni Board and member of the Class of 2010, reflected on his time in dental school and the relationships he cultivated during his time at UConn. “What will you invent? What research will you publish? Dentists are among the best innovators and creators in the world,” said Brenner.ĭr. You will become part of a close knit family that serves the public and our communities.”īrenner continued, “someday you will come across a case you’ve never seen before, and you’ll be glad to reach out to your wealth of friends that are like minded and top notch-just like you are.”īrenner challenged the students to think about how dentistry has changed over the years, and encouraged everyone to embrace new innovations and advances in dentistry. “The knowledge and skills you acquire here will set you up for a very successful career. Bethany Brenner, president of the Connecticut State Dental Association and member of the UConn School of Dental Medicine Class of 1979, delivered insightful remarks to the incoming class. It is a passageway to serving humanity for the rest of your lives and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals.”ĭr. Putting on the white coat for the first time ushers in a lifetime of providing compassionate, ethical care. It is your obligation to earn their trust by committing to never stop learning, never stop listening, and never stop growing. It is a uniform that conveys responsibility and trust trust that your patients will place in you. Lepowsky continued, “the white coat is a symbol of professionalism, integrity and high ethical standards. By donning the white coat, the dean explained, individuals agreed to provide the highest standards of ethical care to patients and strive to meet the wellness needs of society.
The dean spoke about the history of the White Coat ceremony, which began in 1993 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Your class represents 53 of the finest, most talented, and accomplished students anywhere – period.” “You should be very proud of the incredible achievements that you have made on your way here.
“I congratulate the members of the Class of 2026, for not only choosing one of the finest and most rewarding health professions, but for choosing to start your professional career with us,” said Lepowsky. Steven Lepowsky, dean of the School of Dental Medicine, kicked off the ceremony with remarks congratulating the incoming class and emphasizing the significance of the White Coat ceremony.
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