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Jeremiah Kim |
Jeremiah Kim is a third-year dental student who calls both Southern California and Seoul home. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biology and Architecture at Williams College and worked at an architecture firm prior to starting dental school. At HSDM, Jeremiah has found the ODI fellowship meaningful, and especially looks forward to continuing his work with the Bridge to Dental School program. Outside of dentistry, Jeremiah enjoys designing board games, everything basketball, and engaging with his faith community. |
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Jordan Middleton |
Jordan Middleton was born and raised in Auburn, New York. He attended college at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York (Go Bills!). While at Canisius, Jordan majored in Biology and was active in the Biology Department as a TA, student researcher, peer mentor, etc. Since arriving in Boston to attend HSDM, Jordan has worked in the Admissions Office as a recruiter, served in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a student fellow, and has contributed to a number of student-led recruitment projects, such as Bridge to Dental School. As a third-year student, Jordan is busy treating patients, attending lectures, and gearing up to apply for an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency next year. |
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Laura Pesquera Colom |
Laura S. Pesquera Colom was born and raised in Puerto Rico where socioeconomic turmoil has uncovered severe health disparities. Urged by the need to help her own community and others in similar situations, she decided to pursue a career in dentistry, where disparities in care are particularly evident. In 2019, Laura obtained her BS in Biology with a minor in Spanish from Iowa State University. While at HSDM, she has been involved with Diversity and Inclusion efforts through the Latino Medical Student Association, Mission Crimson, and the HSDM Office of Admissions. Laura is passionate about increasing representation of URMs in dentistry and increasing cultural humility within health providers. |
