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• Third general meeting
• 29 february 2012
welcome to the
TEXAS PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY
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First Meeting?
Come talk to me afterwards!
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aLevels of MembershipWe have made some changes for this semester.
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aMember of the WeekDo something good and you can be the next one.
Congratulations toAnthony Ngo
doing a great job spreading dental awareness to kids at
the UT’s Daycare!
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aUpcoming EventsNot for points, but still worth your time.
Explore UTSaturday, March 3, 11:00- 5:00 pm, All over the place!
Arcade Fire Members on HaitiMonday, March 19, LBJ Auditorium in Thompson Conference
center, free, but get tickets at SAC starting March 1Putting the Personal in your Personal Statement
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm, WEL 2.304Science for Change: Deborah Koolbeck, Science and Government
Wednesday, March 21, 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm, ACES 2.302Managing your online reputation
Thursday, March 29, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmLocation: ACES 2.302
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We have links to sign up sheets with all information we need from you on our website.
Every event is an online sign up unless otherwise noted. More from Juliette later…
Banquet Survey will be coming out soon! New ideas are being debated and we want YOUR input!
Sign Ups are ONLINE!
Find them under “sign ups” on our website,
www.texaspredent.org
We’re on Twitter!www.twitter.com/texaspredent
• Follow us!
• Get updates!
• Read news!
Something New! Getting on Track Committee
• Work with Sierra on developing Pre-Dent activities!
• Need a committee chair and members
• Apply online!
• Get PR Points!
UTHSCSA Pre-Dental Day Synopsis
•Research Opportunities and Certificate programs to supplement DDS•26.5 hours/semester• Most challenging: histology, gross anatomy, biochemistry• Must purchase new, fully loaded laptop upon entry•TMDSAS Required, opens 5/1, closes 10/1•Focus on professor’s recommendation letters•ASDA Organization
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Ninth Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles
• This team-taught class
•General chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and biology that are covered on the MCAT, DAT and PCAT Admissions
• Information on test-taking skills
• how to work practice exam questions
•group problem solving sessions
Summer Pre-Health Exam Review
Dr. Laude- General ChemistryDr. Iverson- Organic Chemistry
Dr. Buskirk- BiologyDr. Kopp- Physics
Elective Credit: NSC 309First Session M-F 10-11:30
Registration begins April 16
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Quick Reminders:
• For those of you who will not be able to attend our meetings, contact [email protected] for further instructions.
• Please send an email ASAP with your valid excuse. Tests, labs, dental school interviews, and emergencies are all acceptable.
UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP$100 Scholarship
Free full-year duesUPPERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP
$200 Scholarship
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ryDental School TripsTake a tour of what might be your future home.
• We will be visiting all three Texas dental schools!
UTHSC-SA: March 2, Sign up online
Baylor: March 9, Sign ups online
HOUSTON DENTAL BRANCH: April 13, in hopes that we will get to tour the new building!
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ryDental School TripsTake a tour of what might be your future home.
New protocol to ensure attendance:
$25 check made out to TPS for all who sign up for trip
Bring check to an officer TODAY! First who give check, first to reserve spot!
Not cashed as long as you are present to the trip, or if you have notified Terry within 48 hours before the trip
Questions? Talk to Terry or e-mail [email protected]
BRAND NEW AND IMPROVED FAMILY POINTS SYSTEM!• Families have been sent out• In Facebook group? You should be! • First social/community event by 3/9
• Socials= 0.5 social point• Service= 1 service point
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Rules will be posted Tuesday!
“A man who doesn't spend time with his [TPS] family can
never be a real man." <- Truth.
Something New! F.L.O.S.S. Committee
Why should you F.L.O.S.S.?
Semester-long commitment
Raise money to sponsor a child in need of dental-related surgical procedure or those in need of dental care.
Effort or inclination to increase the well-being of those that can't afford dental care.
We will try to meet weekly or bi-weekly to plan events and think of ways to fundraise.
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Dues were due last meeting! Doug will be accepting late dues after meeting
Make sure you get a receipt and give Doug your shirt sizeMore shirts have been ordered
Dues will be $40 for the semester. This includes:• A sweet tee shirt• Access to our shadowing program• Admission to all socials• The year-end banquet
Paid for full year in fall? You're good to go.Questions? Contact at [email protected].
Fundraiser in the works, more to come!
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• Some shirts are available, select sizes• More should be in by next meeting• Paid? Can pick up from Doug after meeting
•If assigned to dentist contact to begin shadowing within the week or lose your spot, will go to waitlisted• E-mail David once you have set up a start date
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Upcoming SocialsGet to know the person sitting next to you.Each worth 1 Social Point!
Kite Festival Picnic- Zilker Park
Sunday March 4th, 12 pmWill be corresponding via e-mail for potluck arrangement
Bring kites, frisbees, blankets to sit on, etc…
Sign-up by March 1st at 11:59 pm so we can arrange food
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Upcoming SocialsGet to know the person sitting next to you.Worth 1 Social Point!
Dodgeball Tournament:Thursday, March 8th @ 5 pmAnna Hiss Gym (AHG 135)
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”
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Reminders, Signups Closed
•Explore UT 3/3
•Mass CPR 3/3
•Cancellation Policy and deductions
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Donate your time to help someone else.
• Texas Mission of Mercy: 4/14, San Antonio• Sign up on our website AND the TMOM site!• Sign up as Dental/Pre-Dental
• Sign ups close 3/1• Need Drivers!
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Donate your time to help someone else.
Austin Pets Alive Kennel MissionMarch 23rd
Sign ups close March 19th at 11:59 pm
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Donate your time to help someone else.
• Teach science experiments to elementary school kids at Young Scientists on Fridays (starting THIS FRIDAY 2/3) from 2-3 pm at Walnut Creek Elementary School, located at N. Lamar and W. Braker.
Carpool: 1:30 pm behind SSB parking lot
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Donate your time to help someone else.
Austin Pets Alive! Dog walking weekly/every other week (no orientation required) Many volunteers needed!!
BeHive Mentoring for At-Risk kidsHigh need of volunteers, talk to SierraTransportation required
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Donate your time to help someone else.
• You can earn three Community Service points if you are involved in an ongoing commitment • Cannot be for credit in another organization
• Email [email protected] to get your activity approved and receive an attendance check sheet
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New Points Requirements
• Active: 1• Honorable: 2• Distinguished: 3
Tabling may be over, but there are other opportunities!
•Bring a Pre-Dental Friend (not already in TPS) toa meeting! Have them make a note of your name by their name when they sign in!
•Wear your TPS Shirt all day on meeting days!
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• Speak and educate children at UTCDC, a child care center
Dental Outreach
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Check out our awesome Website!
• TPS website has tons of information about what's going on and it’s still the same web address...
www.texaspredent.org
• Check it out for more information about dentistry in general, recent photos, up-to-date event calendars, and more!
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Be on the look out for:Interview workshops
DAT PanelDAT Study Sessions
And MORE!
Dr. Barbara MillerExecutive Director of Recruitment and Admissions- Baylor College of Dentistry
• remember to sign in
• pay your dues and get a receipt, find Doug:
• sign up for events online starting tonight around 10 pm
THANKS FOR COMING!
Next meeting: 3/28, AFTER SPRING BREAK! HAVE FUN! BE SAFE!