AFTER SAMPLE 203 Park St, Berkeley, CA 94706 Thomas S. Eliot (510) 791-1840, [email protected], Match#00000

EDUCATION University of , San Francisco School of , Doctor of Dental Surgery, June 2010 National Board Dental Exam Part I – Overall Average: 88

University of California, 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 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