The Bridge to Dental School program, led by current DMD students from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), offers an interactive, supportive pathway for aspiring dental students. This virtual program, hosted on Zoom, provides comprehensive preparation for crafting a competitive dental school application, including:

• Study Tips for the Dental Admission Test (DAT)
• Personal Statement and Resume Writing
• Interviewing Skills
• Insights into the Dental School Curriculum

Participants will gain valuable advice on graduate studies in oral health, post-graduation plans, and the dental profession. The program fosters meaningful connections with mentors and peers, extending well beyond the sessions, and concludes with a Certificate of Completion from HSDM.

Bridge to Dental School runs in both the summer and fall, and applications open prior to each session. Prospective students should be on the lookout for upcoming application announcements.

Benefits

• Mentorship: Learn from HSDM student ambassadors and peers.
• Recognition: Certificate of Completion awarded at the end.

Requirements

• Applicants must have completed at least one semester of college or hold a degree from a higher education institution.
• Applicants must intend to apply to dental school in the future and have not submitted a dental school application before the program start date.
• Previous participants are not eligible to reapply.
• Participants must attend all eight sessions, actively engage, and complete assigned tasks.
• Participants should keep cameras on during sessions unless prior approval is granted.

This program is open and welcoming to all eligible participants regardless of identity. This approach is consistent with Harvard University’s commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all programming.