Supporting underserved populations in Detroit

Detroit is a bustling, rapidly growing city, home to students, young professionals, athletes and a variety of businesses. Unfortunately, it is also home to communities that may be struggling to make ends meet, putting their health care needs on the backburner due to high treatment costs and lack of access. The more I witnessed this dilemma, the more I wanted help give these individuals the care that they normally could not afford.

How community service affects occupational wellness

VolunteerBeing a first-year dental student comes with many challenges. The transition to daily classes, managing multiple exams each week and hours of studying can be both mentally and physically exhausting. The first couple months of dental school I was driven by the strong self-motivation that comes with finally starting my dream career. Unfortunately, it is easy to lose this enthusiasm in the day-to-day repetition of a rigorous schedule.