Navigating Post-Graduation Paths in Dentistry

Description

Join us for a post-match panel featuring graduating fourth-year dental students who have recently matched and are finalizing their post-graduation plans.

Date & Time: March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT / 8:00 p.m. ET

Panelists:  

• Christina (Chris) Xu - HSDM DMD, Tufts Ortho 
• Jameela Broadie - UAB DMD, LSU OMFS 
• Minhee Jeon - Penn DMD, Penn Endo
• Emma Nedley - UCSF DDS, West LA VA Prosth 
• Jessica Siu - BU DMD 
• Marie Julien - Nova DMD, Nova Perio
• Alejandra Guerra - UTHouston DMD, Houston VA GPR
• Abha Patkar - UCSF DDS, UCLA Peds

Panelists will share candid reflections on the match process, how they approached career planning, and the lessons they learned along the way. The discussion will explore a range of post-graduation pathways, including specialty programs, general practice residencies, private practice, and other emerging opportunities.

Attendees will gain insight into how to strengthen their application throughout dental school, how panelists chose their career trajectory, and the tips and strategies they wish they had known earlier.

Whether you’re preparing to apply, still exploring your options, or simply want honest, peer-to-peer insight from students who were in your shoes just months ago, this interactive panel is designed to be an open, supportive space to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another.