DMDAS Class of 2020 Orientation

ORIENTATION
GUIDE 2018

DMDAS Class of 2020
LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN

Changing the Future of Oral Health

Dear DMDAS Class of 2020! 

The Winter Olympics brings together different people and teams from around the
world to work towards a common goal—becoming Olympic champions. This year’s
DMDAS Class of 2020 Orientation Program theme is Winter Olympics.  We are
happy that you have decided to become a part of our dental community champions!  
This orientation program will help you become acclimated to our college and introduce
you to many people and resources that will assist you.  Most importantly, orientation is
a time to meet and socialize with other students. 

Your orientation week is designed around you.  It is the beginning of your UIC College
of Dentistry journey.  During the week, you will begin to build a network of resources
that will help you start your UIC COD journey in the right direction. You will have the
opportunity to learn strategies on adjusting to dental school successfully. The sessions
will provide valuable information about our policies, programs and services we have in
place to promote a healthy environment, supportive of student success.   

This guide will provide the following information:
-Orientation agenda
-Welcome from the Deans
-University resources contact information

Additionally, during orientation you will learn tips from the upperclassmen who will
serve as your guide during your time here.  The Student and Diversity Affairs teams
will be available ready to answer any questions you may have. 

Again, welcome! We are overjoyed to have you as part of our community.

Sincerely,
Office of Student and Diversity Affairs

Welcome from Your Program Directors

Welcome DMDAS Class of 2020!
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the DMDAS program. I look forward to working with you very closely
during these 28 months. We will make sure that you have a healthy and positive learning environment to
succeed in the DMDAS program. I will be seeing you every day and working with you to calibrate and
prepare you for clinical care. I encourage you to keep the curiosity going, work closely together
and enjoy the ride. Be prepared to work hard, and learn a lot! Best wishes.
- Dr. Adriana Semprum-Clavier, Director of Advanced Standing Program-Pre-Patient Care.

Congratulations and welcome to UIC College of Dentistry. My advice to you is to work hard and have the
determination to learn. The program is designed to give you an outstanding pre-clinical and clinical

education and each of you will have our support. Stay calm and focused is the key. Best wishes to you in
DMDAS program and I am available to assist you anytime.

-Dr. Seema Ashrafi, Director of Pre-Doctoral Periodontics and Clinical Director of DMDAS Program

Welcome to the University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Dentistry!

On behalf of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate
and welcome you to the College and to your new role as a dental student. As Dean of the College I can assure
you that our College's professional community will do all we can to help you become the best oral health
professional you can be. The UIC College of Dentistry educates and trains the very best in the State of Illinois.
Never underestimate the power of the education and training you will receive here, no matter where you are in
the world, the program at UIC has evolved into the most progressive, innovative and yes, unique approach that
places you, our future graduates, to be the world leaders in oral health care. I look forward to meeting you and
wish you all the best of the luck.
-Dr. Clark Stanford, UIC College of Dentistry Dean and Distinguished Professor

Welcome DMDAS Class of 2020! It was many years ago that I stood in your same place, orientation at UIC
COD. I remember it vividly. I was nervous, feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. Many of you may be feeling
the same emotions but know that you ARE ready, qualified and fully capable of succeeding here. While the
program is not easy, it is great. You will get an excellent education and be more than ready to face the world
of practice when you leave. We are happy to have you here and ready to help you succeed. My door is
always open. Don’t hesitate to visit anytime. Enjoy your time at UIC
- Dr. Toni Roucka, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

On behalf of Office of Student and Diversity Affairs, welcome to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of
Dentistry! I congratulate you for choosing such a wonderful educational institution. Our office is committed to the
holistic development of our students through delivery of innovative programs and services. I encourage you to
take advantage of all the services we have to offer. We are happy that you will be joining our community which is
enriched by our diversity and sustained by courtesy and mutual respect. UIC College of Dentistry is where your
journey to success begins.
-Dr. Darryl Pendleton, Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs

Congratulations and welcome to your wonderful and exciting future in dentistry! The Office of Clinical Affairs
has responsibility for the College of Dentistry clinical operations, including patient care delivery, and we look
forward to the time when you will begin treating your patients. The Clinical Affairs team works closely with all of
the College's Academic Departments to enable you to be well prepared to provide the highest quality oral
health care service in the professional, caring, efficient, and safe environment that is UIC College of Dentistry.
The Clinical Affairs personnel warmly welcome you and are available to assist you at any time.
Congratulations again - your bright future has arrived!
-Dr. Susan Rowan, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Congratulations on your successful application. I look forward to working and interacting with you as you start
this exciting journey at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Wishing you well.
-Dr. Caswell Evans, Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences

Welcome incoming students to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Research is a
vital part of everyone’s educational experiences and represents a foundation of professionalism. The
College of Dentistry has a strong and vibrant research culture. Our laboratories study the diverse
clinical, community, and basic research problems that address dental health and extend to the general
wellness of our communities. Our research enterprise is dependent on dedicated efforts of very
bright set of faculty, many of whom hold leadership roles in dental research worldwide. In addition, the
College of Dentistry is fortunate to possess new laboratories with state of the art equipment. This
enriched research environment allows us to engage many students. It is my hope that many of you will
find excitement and great interest in being part of our research activities. Please reach out to me, our
faculty, and our staff in the Office of the Associate Dean for Research if you have any interest in
exploring research opportunities. On behalf of all faculty, and our reach faculty specifically, let me add
my warm welcome to each of you as you join our College of Dentistry student body.
-Dr. Lyndon Cooper, Associate Dean for Research

Welcome to the College of Dentistry. The Office of Finance and Administration has responsibility for
managing financial, technology and human resources that assist in supporting the educational and
patient services that take place in the College of Dentistry. The Financial Affairs team works closely with
all of the academic and operational units in an effort to prudently apply resources to successfully create
a safe atmosphere that will contribute to your learning efforts. We appreciate that you have chosen the
University of Illinois College of Dentistry and wish you great success.
-Dr. Michael Harner, Associate Dean for Finance and Administration

Congratulations and welcome to the UIC College of Dentistry! From the first day that you begin your
experience as a dental student, you are a lifelong member of the University of Illinois at Chicago College
of Dentistry family. When you graduate, you will join with more than 6,000 other proud dental alumni of
UIC as members of the dental profession. As an alum, your point of contact with your alma mater will be
the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs. For the rest of your life, you will be welcome at College
events, receive communications from the College, and have the opportunity to learn about the latest
advances in dentistry through Continuing Education. In addition, we hope you will fulfill a commitment to
those students who come after you through donating to the College, just as today’s alumni help support
you and your colleagues through their generosity. If you have news of student achievements to share
with alumni or would like to be in contact with them, contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni
Affairs. We are a dental community whose members are changing oral health, forever!.
-Mr. Mark Valentino, Associate Dean for Advancement

DMDAS CLASS OF 2020 ORIENTATION 
Tuesday, January 2, 2018

TIME EVENT/PRESENTATION

8:30AM to 10:30AM Registration, Class Composite Photos and Locker Assignments
Continental breakfast will be provided

10:30AM to 11:00AM Welcome from the UIC College of Dentistry Deans
Greetings from Dean Stanford and College Leadership

11:00AM to 11:30AM Welcome to the Profession: Student Conduct and
Professionalism Overview
Presentation by Dr. Darryl Pendleton

11:30AM to 12:30PM Admission's Class Overview and Icebreaker
Session by Ms. Braulia Espinosa, Mr. Carolyn Feller and Mr. Laura Macias

12:30PM to 1:30PM Lunch with DMD Advanced Standing Class of 2019 Officers

1:30PM to 3:00PM UIC Student Services Fair
Learn about the many services and resources available to you at the
University and within the College

3:00PM to 3:15PM Office of Access and Equity Overview
Presentation by Ms. Amy Truelove

3:15PM to 3:45PM Office of Financial Aid Overview
Presentation by Ms. Kerry Davis

3:45PM to 4:00PM Campus Advocacy Network Overview
Presentation by Ms. Iliana Figueroa

S4:M00APLMLtoC4R:3E0WPMLEARPCNroeuIsNnesGnetalitniogn Center Overview
by Dr. Karen Maddi

End of day 1! Please be sure to bring your laptop/I-pad for tomorrow's sessions.
"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of
determination, dedication, self discipline, and effort." --Jesse Owens, American track and
field athlete and four time gold medalists

DMDAS CLASS OF 2020 ORIENTATION 
Wednesday, January 3, 2018

TIME EVENT/PRESENTATION

8:00AM to 8:20 AM Registration and Breakfast
Breakfast sponsored by the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry

8:20AM to 8:45AM Welcome from the Academy of General Dentistry
Greeting by Dr. Cheryl Mora

8:45AM to 9:30AM Introduction of the Office of Clinical Affairs
9:30AM to 10:00AM Presentation by Dr. Susan Rowan, Ms. Jennifer Bereckis, Ms. Robin Waner
and Dr. Enrique Huacuja
Clinical Equipment Overview
Presentation by Dr. Enrique Huacuja

10:00AM to 12:00PM Library Orientation / Clinical Equipment Distribution
Team A: Library Orientation 10:00AM to 10:45AM
Equiptment Distribution 10:45AM to 12:00PM
Team B: Equipment Distribution 10:00AM to 10:45AM
Library Orientation: 10:45AM to 12:00PM

12:00PM to 1:00PM Lunch - Explore Taylor Street

1:00PM to 1:30PM Office of Academic Affairs Overview
1:30PM to 2:25PM Presentation by Dr. Toni Roucka, Mr. Tim Sullivan, Ms. Nancy Norman, Mr.
Carlos Finney and Ms. Ashley Burton
Introduction to Blackboard
Presentation by Ms. Nancy Norman

2:25PM to 2:30PM Break

2:30PM to 3:25PM Introduction to Examsoft
3:25PM to 4:30PM Presentation by Mr. Tim Sullivan
Scavenger Hunt

"I am building a fire, every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the
match."--Mia Hamm, American soccer player and gold medalist

DMDAS CLASS OF 2020 ORIENTATION 
Thursday, January 4, 2018

TIME EVENT/PRESENTATION
8:30AM to 11:00AM Complete Dentures Course

11:00AM to 11:30AM Warming up at UIC College of Dentistry
Hot chocolate break

11:30AM to 12:30PM Student and Diversity Affairs Overview
Presentation by Ms. Millie Mendez and Ms. Angelica Alvarez

12:30PM to 1:45PM Orascoptic Loupes Presentation and Lunch
1:45PM to 2:45PM Presentation by Mr. Ryan Covington
2:45PM to 4:30PM Introduction to Ethics
Presentation by Dr. Anne Koerber
Diversity Training Session
Session by Dr. Darryl Pendleton

DMD Advanced Standing Class of 2020 Welcome Reception at Pompei. Reception begins at
5:00pm and will take place at 1531 West Taylor Street.

"Nothing can substitute for just plain hard work. I had to put in the time to get back. And it was
a grind. It meant training and sweating every day. But I was completely committed to working
out to prove to myself that I still could do it." --Andre Agassi, USA gold medalist in tennis

DMDAS CLASS OF 2020 ORIENTATION 
Friday, January 5, 2018

TIME EVENT/PRESENTATION

8:00AM to 8:20AM Registration and Breakfast
8:20AM to 8:45AM Breakfast sponsored by the Chicago Dental Society
Welcome from the Chicago Dental Society
Welcome by Dr. Lou Imburgia

8:45AM to 9:05AM Introduction to Research
Presentation by Dr. Lyndon Cooper

9:05AM to 10:15AM Introduction to Axium
Presentation by Mr. Nish Shivnani

10:15AM to 10:30AM Break

10:30AM to 11:30AM Time Management Workshop
Session by Mr. Jon Mann

11:30AM to 12:00PM Scavenger Hunt Overview

12:00PM to 3:30PM Visit to the American Dental Association
Lunch with introduction to organized dentistry followed by a tour of the
ADA Building

Congratulations on
completing your
orientation week!

University and College of Dentistry Services and
Resource Contact Information

STUDENT LIFE AND ACADEMIC College of Dentistry Ethics Marco Navarro, Safety Specialists
RESOURCES Dr. Anne Koerber, Professor (312) 413-9746
(312) 996-9341 [email protected]
UIC Academic Center of Excellence [email protected]
Jon Mann, Academic Counselor FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
[email protected] College of Dentistry Research
Dr. Lyndon Cooper, Associate Dean Financial Services
UIC Medical Bookstore (312) 996-7515 Johnnie Greene-Freeman,Coordinator
Alla Rayzman, Manager (312) 996-7094
(312) 413-5566 CLINICAL RESOURCES [email protected]
[email protected]
College of Dentistry Clinical Affairs Financial Aid
College of Dentistry Student Affairs Dr. Susan Rowan, Associate Dean Kerry Davis, Aid Officer
Dr. Darryl Pendleton, Associate Dean (312) 996-1036 (312) 996-3126
(312) 355-1670 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Jennifer Bereckis, Director HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Millie Mendez, Director (312) 996-1036
(312) 413-1209 [email protected] Disability Resource Center
[email protected] Roxana Stupp, Director
Robin Waner, Director (312) 413-2183
Angelica Alvarez, Assistant Director (312) 996-6411 [email protected]
(312) 355-5259 [email protected]
[email protected] UIC Campus Care
Enrique Huacuja, Director Rosemarie Bastone-Leverenz
Laura Macias, Admissions (312) 996-1041 (312) 996-3325
(312) 355-4815 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESOURCES UIC Counseling Center
Carolyn Feller, Admissions Dr. Karen Maddi, Associate Director
(312) 996-2873 Office of Access and Equity (312) 996-3490
[email protected] Amy Truelove, Compliance Specialist [email protected]
(312) 413-8388
Braulia Espinosa, Admissions [email protected] TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
(312) 355-0320
[email protected] Campus Advocacy Network ACCC Support
Iliana Figueroa, Outreach Specialists Ryan Szymkiewicz
College of Dentistry Academic Affairs (312) 996-0372 [email protected]
Dr. Toni Roucka, Associate Dean [email protected]
[email protected] Axium Support
Student Legal Service Nish Shivnani
Tim Sullivan, Director Ted Kwon, Attorney [email protected]
(312) 996-4958 [email protected]
[email protected] Blackboard Support
Campus Safety Nancy Norman
Carlos Finney, Assistant Director Terry Williams, Officer [email protected]
(312) 996-4958 (312) 996-2355
[email protected] [email protected]

UIC College of Dentistry 
2018 Scavenger Hunt 

Welcome to the UIC College of Dentistry Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt has been
designed as an introduction to the various resources, services and departments available
to help you strive for gold at the University and within the College. This activity requires that
you work together and communicate as a team to be as efficient and creative as possible,
increasing your team's odds of winning. The team who scores the most points wins the Gold!

Each member of the winning team will receive tickets to an upcoming Chicago event.

Your class has been divided into 9 different teams. Your team will have until Thursday at noon
to organize, create a team name, outline your strategy and complete as many of the task as

possible. All of the challenges require a photo or video as proof of completion. Please upload
your team's photos and video to the UIC Box folder that has been provided via email. Our
office will track the points by the uploads we see in the Box folder for each team. Some

challenges require finding departments and offices without providing their location, feel free to
ask faculty, staff and other students for help.
Best of luck!

Honorable mentions and bonus points will be given to:
Team with the most creative name (10 Points)
Team with the funniest name (10 Points)

Team with demonstrated the most UIC Spirit (10 Points)

Concerned with safety on campus? UIC Police are always present on campus and happy to assist our
UIC community. Find a police officer and take a group selfie with him or her.
(5 Points)

Is someone on your team training for a triathlon? Have a member of your team register his or her
bicycle with the University Police New Bike Registration online. Send a screenshot of the completed

registration as proof.
(10 points)

Tired of running from place to place? Take the UIC Campus Shuttle, the easiest and free mode of
transportation from East, to West to South Campus. Be sure to bring your I-card with you.
(5 Points, +10 Bonus Points if you take a photo on the shuttle)

Driving to campus every day can be a hassle with morning traffic and Chicago potholes. Let's make
sure that parking on campus is a breeze. Find the UIC Parking Services Office to learn more about

parking on campus. Take a photo for proof.
(10 points)

Training and staying in shape are important for any event. How can you stay in shape without knowing
where the UIC recreational center is located? Take a photo of your team members pumping iron at a

UIC rec center.
(10 Points)

Refueling is a key component of training. Find a place near campus where you can find a quick snack or
meal. Snap a photo of your team at a table in one of these locations.
(10 Points)

UIC is one of the nation's most diverse public research universities. The College itself, is a community of
diverse life-long learners who embody and embrace the richness and value of diversity. Record a 30
second video of your team interviewing members of your team comparing your experiences in dental
schools outside the U.S.
(20 Points)

Celebrate the diversity! Record a 30 second video interviewing a member of your team on how diversity
factored into their decision to attend the UIC College of Dentistry.
(20 Points)

The UIC College of Dentistry business hours are 7:30AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. If you have
to enter the building before or after business hours one door in the building will allow access with the
swipe of an I-Card. Find that door and take a photo for proof.
(5 Points)

It is just as important to train your mind as it is to train your body. Where can your team go to find a quiet
study room, use a computer lab and check out a book? Take a group photo there in your most studious

poses.
(10 Points)

Need a quiet place to get away from the stresses of clinic, classes or the many emails you will receive
from Angelica? in the College, find the UIC Student Organization Room and take a photo of a team

member napping.
(10 Points)

Feeling tired? Find a caffeine fueling station near the College and take a photo of it.
(5 Points)

Printer of our paper? Having trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi? Better find the IT Department. Snap a
photo of the location for IT services in the college.
(5 Points)

Visit the Office of Academic Affairs to learn all about the many services and resources Academic Affairs
will provide to you during your time in dental school.
(10 Points)

We know where clinical affairs is, but can you find them? Take a photo of the office for proof.
(5 Points)

Students come to her to vent, to share good news, to ask about student services/resources and for the
best dental board study prep resources. Find Millie Mendez’s office in the building and snap a photo of

your team taking over her office!
(5 Points)

Find the Office of Student and Diversity Affairs and take a team photo using our #UICCollegeofDentistry
photo prop. (5 Points) #UICFlames #UICCODScanvengerHunt #MadeItToDentalSchool
#HowManyPicturesDoIHaveToTake

Be sure to dress the part. Let's be Olympians. Find some props, hint Millie Mendez has a few, and
take some group pictures in your champion poses!
(10 Points)

We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit how about you? Find an image of UIC’s mascot on campus
and take a photo for proof. Go Flames!
(10 Points)

Why wouldn’t you want to boast UIC pride? Take a photo of a team member in UIC spirit wear at any of
the UIC bookstores.
(10 Points)

Speaking of spirit, do you know the UIC Fight Song? Using any available props or costumes you may
find to record a video of your team performing the UIC Fight song showing lots of UIC pride.
(+20 Points!)

But first, let me take a selfie. How many members of our amazing faculty have you met? Let’s meet
them all. Take team selfies with a College of Dentistry faculty member.
(5 Points)

The clinical and administrative staff will play major support roles during your time at the UIC College of
Dentistry. Score points by taking #selfies with staff members as well!
(5 Points)

What is a team without a name? Take a photo of your team name. Remember extra points are
awarded to the team with the most creative name and the team with the funniest name.
(5 Points)





Changing the Future of Oral Health