ABOUT US
PDSOP holds meetings Tuesdays, 6-7PM on Week 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9 of every quarter! At meetings, we introduce community service opportunities, social events, information regarding various aspects of the dental admissions process, and more! Some things you can expect are:
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Dental admissions officers and faculty presentations
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Military scholarship opportunities
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Current dental student panels
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Dental resident panels
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DAT Preparation
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ASDA current topics in dentistry
Currently, our meetings are held online via Zoom at:
https://ucla.zoom.us/j/99229793209
NOTE: For winter quarter 2023, week 2 and week 6 meetings will be in person. (You can find more detail in our email and GroupMe)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Some of our community service opportunities include:
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UCLA Volunteer Day
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Pacific Heart Institute Face Mask Drive
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VFC Hot Meal Program
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VFC COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
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UCLA Ackerman Blood Donation
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Letters of Appreciation to First Responders/Military

SOCIAL
EVENTS
Some of our social events include:
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DAT/PAT Game Night
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Board Game Night
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Study Buddy Social
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Soap Carving
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Indirect Vision

OTHER
BENEFITS
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American Student Dental Association benefits
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Big Sib/Lil Sib program with current UCLA Dental Students
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Job and internship opportunities through local dentists
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Connect with other pre-dental students for test prep books, study groups, and peer insight
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Local test prep company discounts
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Opportunity to strive towards being a PDSOP active or gold member!
