I like that I got to know patients personally and really familiarize myself with my workspace.
What I wish was different
When the schedule is busier, it's hard to maintain the rooms, instruments, and patients while following COVID-19 guidelines by myself.
Advice
Ask a LOT of questions and don't be shy about it, even if you've already asked the same one three times. Also, it's hard working so closely with people if you can't communicate with them, so just do your best to be pleasant and positive.
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shadowing intern
June - September 2019 • Beverly Hills, CA
What I liked
The opportunity to learn and experience new things.
What I wish was different
I wish I had started earlier.
Advice
Never be afraid to reach out to doctors and ask for opportunities to shadow.
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Dental Hygienist
February 2012 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The connections with patients, educating and learning - lots of science, helping people.
What I wish was different
Work a lighter schedule, more ergonomics.
Advice
Save your body!! Don't let ergonomics get sloppy, listen to your body, be proactive with your body. Find an office that feels like home. Pursue higher degrees early to keep options open.
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Oral surgeon assistant
June - August 2019 • Vancouver, WA
What I liked
Loved the exposure to the business and clinical side of oral surgery.
What I wish was different
Stayed longer.
Advice
Be willing to be flexible and learn a variety of different things.
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Law Clerk Intern
June 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
It was a very hands on opportunity to see the inner workings of the legal profession. My boss was my mentor from the Alumni Mentor Program, thus he took a unique mentoring role as my boss.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Always always always sign up for the Alumni Mentor Program. You never know what connections and job offers you will receive as a result.
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Clinical Psychology Intern
May - July 2019 • Douglasville, GA
What I liked
I enjoyed being hands on. I enjoyed being able to sit in on sessions with patient permission. I enjoyed interacting with children and parents.
What I wish was different
If there’s anything that I wish would have been different is that there were more patients I interacted with.
Advice
The piece of advice I would share is to be opened-minded and to be patient. Children communicate what they are feeling through different forms other than language. You just have to pay attention.
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Dental Receptionist
May 2015 - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked interacting with the patients and the fast pace atmosphere.
What I wish was different
The practice I work for is still paper pencil for a majority of things, and I am more comfortable with electronic.
Advice
Make sure that you write everything down, especially with on going cases. It is helpful to refer back later.
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Pre-Dental Intern
June - August 2019 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I really enjoyed learning about the field I hope to go into
What I wish was different
I wish it was more hands on work
Advice
Make sure you can handle looking into people' mouths
