AFTER SAMPLE 203 Park St, Berkeley, CA 94706 Thomas S. Eliot (510) 791-1840, [email protected], Match#00000
EDUCATION University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, June 2010 National Board Dental Exam Part I – Overall Average: 88
University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics, June 2005 Overall GPA: 3.862/Major GPA: 3.835
PEDIATRIC FOCUSED DENTAL EXPERIENCE Clinical • Externship at Eastmont Wellness Center, Oakland, CA. 0/00-0/00. One of two students chosen by Dr. Brent Lin, DMD to provide pediatric dental services to the underserved community in Alameda County. • Externship at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. 0/00. Provided treatment including exams, prophylaxis, restorative, oral hygiene instructions, and extractions for pediatric patients. • Pediatric Observer at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA. 0/00. Shadowed faculty and residents at the Westwood and Venice Clinics through different rotations including IV sedation, orthodontics, and public health policy. • Pediatric Observer at UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. 00/00-Present. Observe faculty and residents with patients under general anesthesia in the OR and assisted residents with restorative treatment and behavioral management. • Pediatric Rotation at UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. 0/00-0/00. Provided treatment including exams, prophylaxis, restorative and oral hygiene instruction for pediatric patients. • Dental Assistant at Children’s Dentistry, El Cerrito, CA. 0/00-0/00. Assisted Dr. Edward Matsuishi, DDS in pediatric restorative and orthodontic under oral sedation and in-office general analgesia conditions.
Research • Research Assistant, Dept of Orofacial Sciences, UCSF. 11/00-Present. Mentor: Dr. Francisco Ramos Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH. Project: Prevention, Risk, Intervention, Management and Evaluation (PRIME). Compare caregiver intent to change and preferences of oral health practices for their children at the time of their assessment and at the 3-month follow-up visit. Obtained salivary samples, audited and analyzed data. • UCSF Summer Dental Student Fellowship Program. 0/00-00/00. Mentor: Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez DDS, MS, MPH. Project: Pediatric Caries Risk Assessment Utilization In A Community Clinic. Retrospectively analyzed the utilization and effect of a Caries Risk Assessment (CRA) questionnaire for children under age six. Responsibilities included data collection, analysis and helped write abstract. PI presented findings at IADR/CADR 86th General Session, Toronto, Canada, 6/2008.
Activities • Assistant/Provider (0000-Present), Student Volunteer Coordinator (0000), for UCSF Give Kids A Smile Day. Provided exams, prophylaxis, oral hygiene, and sealants to 165 underserved children. Recruited 100 dental student volunteers and collaborated with student leaders in organizing a sealant review session. • Webmaster/Volunteer for UCSF Children’s Health Hut, San Francisco, CA. 0/00-0/00. Helped to organize and volunteered at over # community events throughout the year raising awareness of pediatric oral hygiene; provided fluoride varnish and dental screenings. Maintained website and listserv in effort to keep UCSF community informed. • Vice President (0000-Present), Treasurer (0000-Present), Historian (0000-Present), Journal Club Coordinator (0000- 0000) for Student Society of Pediatric Dentistry at UCSF. Represented SSPD at the monthly UCSF Dental School Associated Student Body meetings and at the quarterly San Francisco Children's Dental Health Committee meetings; Established and kept record of financial statements; Organized journal club meetings with faculty and residents. • Orthodontic Journal Club at UCSF School of Dentistry, 0000-0000. Discussed treatment planning and principles of orthodontics
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & SERVICE • Assistant/Provider at the Native American Health Center, San Francisco, CA. 0/00-Present. Provided dental services for the Native American and Latino Community. Thomas Eliot, Match#00000 2
• Provider for UCSF Community Dental Clinic, San Francisco, CA. 0/00- Present. Provided free dental treatment at UCSF nightly clinic to the underserved community including patients from homeless shelters and rehabilitation centers. • Volunteer for ADEA Annual High School Outreach Conference, San Francisco, CA. 0000-Present. Participated in outreach event to introduce the dental profession to underserved and under-represented high school students. • Co-Chairperson for Community Dentistry School Visit, San Francisco, CA. 00/00. Organized and participated in oral screenings and dental education at Everett Middle School. • Pre-Dental Health Fair Committee Chair at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA. 00/00-00/00. Organized, produced and performed in a puppet show to teach children proper oral hygiene and the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Helped rasie over $1000 to support community health fairs.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & SERVICE • Secretary for UCSF Associated Dental Students, San Francisco, CA. 0/00-0/00. Recorded accurate minutes of meetings and communications. Prepared and reviewed student body elections. • Member of Associated Dental Students Leadership Council, San Francisco, CA. 0/00-0/00. Voting council member. • Member of Faculty Liaison Committee, San Francisco, CA. 0/00-0/00. Attended monthly meeting with deans to discuss revisions in curriculum • Radiology Technician at UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. 0/00-Present. Maintained both analog and digital radiography equipment on pre-doctoral and graduate student clinics 15 hours per week. • Co-Secretary for UCSF School of Dentistry 1st and 2nd Year Dental Class, San Francisco, CA. 0000-0000. Recorded detailed minutes at officer meetings and relayed information to students; wrote quarterly articles for the Class of 2010 including covering professional and networking events and academic achievements. • Student Dental School Representative for UCSF Chinese Public Health Association (CHPSA), San Francisco, CA. 0/00-0/00. Liaison between the School of Dentistry and CHPSA; Involved in organizing and participating in cultural events such as “Chinese New Year 0000”. • Psi Omega Philanthropy/Fundraising Chair, San Francisco, CA. 00/00-Present. Organized fundraising events for various community groups and scheduled quarterly “Psi Omega Night” at the UCSF Community Dental Clinic.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE • Pre-doctoral Lab Tutor, San Francisco, CA. 0000-Present. Assist students with operative and crown & bridge procedures. • Radiology Tutor, San Francisco, CA. 0000-Present. Reviewed over radiology concepts including radiographic interpretation. • Tutor at Warner Star Elementary, Los Angeles, CA. 0/00-0/00. Volunteer tutor for elementary school students.
HONORS/AWARDS • Honors: UCSF Patient Centered Care. 0000. • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) C. Craig Memorial Scholarship. 0000 • UCSF ADEA Outstanding Student Volunteer/Member. 0000. • UCLA Provost/Dean’s Honor List. 0000. • California Governor’s Scholar Award. 0000.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS • Pediatric Caries Risk Assessment in a Community Clinic, UCSF Research Day Poster Session, San Francisco CA. 00/0000 and World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Chicago, IL. 0/00. • Effectiveness of Er: YAG Laser Treatment For Cavity Preparation, UCLA School of Dentistry Undergraduate Pre- dental Poster Session. 0/00. Received first place honors
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • ASDA, ADEA, AAPD, AGD, CDA, Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
LANGUAGE SKILLS • Fluent in Spanish