University of Florida College of Dentistry

At URI: Biological Sciences Major (BS, Pre-Dental Track), Nutrition Minor, Chemistry Minor, Summa Cum Laude. Division I Athlete in Women’s Tennis. Student Athlete Lambs to Rams Mentor. Co-founder & secretary of the Pre-Dental Club (President during Senior year). Dental Clinic volunteer at Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RIMOM). Organized dental volunteer initiatives for local elementary schools. Observed/shadowed multiple dentists. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Intro Biology Labs, Studied abroad in the UK. Top 10 Rhody Student Scholar Award. Women’s Tennis Student Scholar Award.

After Graduation: Algebra I tutor. Traveling and experiencing the diversity of cultures across the United States.

Paige’s Advice: Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Join a diverse array of clubs, study abroad to see the culture around the world, and enjoy the journey that comes with working toward your goals. The quote, “You only get out what you put in,” was a constant reminder to continue to work hard, and definitely helped me to persevere when life got tough. Do as much as you possibly can while in undergrad, so that you won’t have any regrets about whether really tried your best. Later on, when you are in the interview process, you can look back at everything you accomplished with confidence, knowing that you can truly just be yourself at this moment. Most importantly, keep your end goal in mind as this outcome will be worth all of the effort along the way!