University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

At URI: B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Summa Cum Laude), Biology Minor, Founder & President of the URI Pre-Dental Club, Pre-Health Ambassador, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Intro Biology Labs, Delta Epsilon Mu Professional Pre-Health Co-Ed Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Thomas M. Ryan Scholarship recipient, Research Assistant, Shadowed and volunteered at dental practices and clinics in CT and RI, Attended dental seminars and pre-dental days/workshops, Event Staff at The Ryan Center.

After Graduating: Working at home (in CT) while continuing to shadow and staying up-to-date on topics in dentistry.

Jake’s Advice: College is a time to discover yourself. Get involved on- and off-campus as much as you can, make connections with your professors and peers, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Work hard to keep your grades and GPA as high as possible, but don’t let a bad exam score bring you down. With that being said, make time for yourself to decompress every once in a while. URI is an amazing place with so many opportunities if you just put yourself out there, so do it! Everyone is right when they say, “college will fly by,” so make the most of it!