I will graduate from dental school at XXXX University in Boston next year. By the time I had completed my rotations in Pediatric Dentistry, my heart was entirely dedicated to seizing every opportunity to prepare myself not only for excellence as a general dentist but also for a lifelong specialization in Pediatric Dentistry. For years before I started dental school, I suspected that children would be the particular focus of the career I hoped to build because of my longstanding interest in and affection for our little ones. Thus, I hope to be accepted to your distinguished residency or certificate program in Pediatric Dentistry to have the entire immersion experience possible in Pediatric Dentistry, my chosen lifelong specialization in dentistry.
My passion for Pediatric Dentistry was boosted by participating in a service-learning trip to Kenya in 2013 - part of my undergraduate educational program. We worked extensively with young people in two orphanages, a school for the developmentally challenged and a school for the blind. This was my first taste of what I intend to pursue for many decades: giving my all to the unique needs of exceptional children. For years now, I have spent much of my free time reading widely about advancements and challenges in pediatric dentistry., I hope to be selected for your distinguished residency or certificate program based on the excellence of my preparation at XXXX and my unlimited enthusiasm for creative advancement in our field.
One weakness of my application is that I have been so busy with the general curriculum in dental school that I have not yet had the opportunity to engage in or contribute to research in Pediatric Dentistry. Still, I fully intend to make up for this in the coming years, making every contribution I can to explore my field to balance my professional career.
I spent a year and a half shadowing Dr. XXXX in Atlanta, Georgia, and I spent countless hours absorbing everything I could about dentistry. Each day, I was anxious to arrive at Dr. XXX’s clinic to begin a new immersion process and learn as much as I could – with each passing day, I felt increasing confidence that dentistry was the vocation I was called to. Not only did I gain self-reliance and technical skills while observing and assisting Dr. XXXX, but I also witnessed how selfless he was with his practice, and the profoundly positive impact that he could make on his patients' lives. I began to daydream about one day having this profound privilege of building lasting relationships with my patients across generations. Our minor patients at Dr. XXXX’s clinic stand out most in my mind, and it was a special joy to attend to the inherent challenges involved in children’s dental care.
Shadowing Dr. XXXX was an invaluable learning experience that prepared me for excellence as a dental student at XXXX. He would introduce me to every patient he treated. I had the opportunity to get to know many of them quite well, coming to a fuller understanding by taking mental notes on just how conscientious and compassionate Dr. XXXX was with each one of them. He would talk me through each case and take the extra time to explain the exact procedure and why it was necessary. Dr. XXXX and his dental assistants also taught me how to interpret X-rays, take impressions and the art of surgical suturing. I was always anxious to learn and participate; the main highlight was the day Dr. XXXX handed me the bur and let me trim and polish a temporary crown. The feeling was exhilarating, and I have never looked back from that day forward.
Both of my parents immigrated from India. Earned entrance to a competitive dental school program such as XXXX University is a testimony to a great deal of hard work and sacrifice for my entire family. My mother earned her bachelor's degree and became an accountant, while my father started his successful company. I have always had an ardent desire to give back to the community, which is instilled in me by my parents, to whom I am incredibly grateful.
Thank you for considering my application to your distinguished program in Pediatric Dentistry.
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