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semester | hrs. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ID 208 Intro to health professions | 1 |  |  |\n| Biol 105 and 105L Gen Biol I + lab | 4 | Biol 106 and 106L Gen Biol II + lab | 4 |\n| Chem 103 and 103L Gen Chem I + lab | 4 | Chem 104 and 104L Gen Chem II + lab | 4 |\n| Chem 001 Chem tutorial |  | Liberal arts core | 6-9 |\n| * LA 101 Liberal arts | 2 |  |  |\n| ** Liberal arts core | 3 |  |  |\n| Total hrs | 14 | Total hrs: | 14-17 |\n| *Transfer students with more than 25 hrs take LA |  | 102. 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Document the work/shadow experience in a way that can be verified if needed or requested by dental programs.  \nRead current events on healthcare topics—for example addressing disparity in health care in urban and rural parts of the country, court cases or laws that could affect healthcare workers, vaccine, or mask mandates ect.  \nBegin to get involved in community service, leadership and/or research opportunities.  \nJoin organizations/clubs in your field like the Pre-Dental club and Pre Health Mentor Programs. This is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded students, network, become involved in community service and form study groups for your science courses. Meeting upper-class students gives you the opportunity to learn about the dental school application process.  \nLearn more about careers in the dental profession. Speak with your own dentist and learn more about the advantages and challenges of the profession. Based on what you learn, why does a career in dentistry appeal to you?  \nRead about personal finance. Consider taking a few business courses that cover financial planning and or private business. Many Dentists will go on to own their own business. Books by the white coat investor are a great start.  \nConsider taking up a hobby that will help you with hand eye coordination and perceptual ability. Examples of recommended hands-on hobbies include activities like pottery, sculpting, painting, or playing musical instruments.  \nConsider applying to summer internship programs like SHPEP, and others. We keep a board of available programs, along with QR codes for quick refrence, listed across from the main office. We also send out emails in the spring reminding students of programs available and their application dates.  \nWork or volunteer in a health care environment. Ideally, work in a dental office or clinic. 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