Dentist Shadowing Experience

I took a two-year break between my sophomore and junior years of college due to a peptic ulcer and anemia. While getting treatment back at home in Vancouver, I began to explore my interest in health care. This was when I made a clear career goal in mind to become a dentist through my shadowing experience. During the break, I also worked at London Drugs Pharmacy in Vancouver, B.C. as a pharmacy technician. In addition, I volunteered at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, B.C. As a student volunteer in the postoperative care team, I encountered hundreds of patients recovering from many different surgeries. I realized how a small task like bringing a magazine or being a good listener allowed patients to get a break from their suffering.