MINORITY MENTORING PROGRAM

NTHDA has partnered with SAID (Society American Indian Dentists) and NDA (National Dental Association) to work on a Minority Mentoring Program that will take place on Saturday Nov 21st. 2009 on a meet and greet session with the students. Minority Dental School enrollment has not increased in the past 6 yrs and that’s the reason we as an association will be participating in this program.

Event: Meet & Greet
Day: Saturday, 11-21-2009
Time: 9am-12:30pm
Address: Meridian Business Center - Executive Suites
next to Mockingbird Station
6th Floor Conference Room
6060 N. Central Expwy
Dallas, TX 75206 US

Objectives

Develop an Advisory Board of the trainees
Increase the number of enroll Underrepresented Minorities (URM) at the end of may 2010
Develop a local strategic plan for this year Pilot program
Develop a plan for sustainability for the future

Members of the Mentorship Council Pipeline Project con el Dr Victor Rodriguez actual Presidente of the HDA, Dr. Helena Tapias Perdigon -Social Chair of the NTHDA and Dr. Grace Snuggs Faculty Advisor HDA

Dr Victor Rodriguez- HDA President Elect - Dr. Elba Garcia - Dr Helena Tapias perdigon- NTHDA Social Chair - Dr. Grace Snuggs- HDA Faculty Advisor - Dr. Nathan Fletcher- DMC Program Director and Immediate Past President National Dental Association

Dr Helena Tapias Perdigon with student members of Hispanic Student Dental Association: Amanda Lopez, Esteban Garza y Demetrio Gonzales.

We are asking you for your participation and cooperation to be a mentor of one of these students to complete this program with success. As a mentor you will be expected to provide a minimum of 2 hours contact with your mentee each month (by phone, one to one, or how best works for you). You may also be asked to attend meetings and training sessions. This is a volunteer program. We appreciate your contribution to help shape future dental health professionals.

If you would like to participate, please contact Cecilia.mondragon@nthda.com