Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine has "a deep commitment to promoting oral health globally through research initiatives, educational collaborations, and by providing extended services to underserved communities throughout the world."
As a dentistry program student, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Global Health Externship Program (GHE), allowing you to join a service mission to underserved countries such as Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Cambodia, and the Philippines. Nearly 50% of students participate in a global opportunity during their enrollment.
Talk to the Admissions Committee about the global outreach initiatives that resonate most with you and provide details of how you place to participate when you are a student at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
