Honor Society® member
Yesul Kang
Research Assistant at University of New England 11 Hills Beach Rd Biddeford ME 04005
- Biology
- Class of 2022
- San Diego, CA
Member since April 2023
About
Yesul graduated from University of New England where she challenged herself both on campus and in the community to strive for excellence. On campus, she was a tutor for the student academic success center, a researcher in the field of microbiology, and a mentor to pre-dental students. In the community, she worked as a dental assistant for community members, and as a Korean teacher to second-generation Korean-Americans that wanted to learn more about their culture. This Fall, Yesul will be attending University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry to pursue her dreams of becoming a dentist. She hopes that with this knowledge, she is able to give back to the community and educate more people about the importance of oral health in relation to the rest of the body.
Education
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University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
2023 – Present
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University of New England
biology/chemistry
2020 – 2022
Honors and awards
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2023 Excellent Teacher's Award
Every year, the National Association For Korean Schools - New England Chapter nominates and recognizes Korean teachers in the New England region. This award was represented for my involvement with Korean Language School of Maine.
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Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
As a Saint Francis College Class of '69 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow, I worked with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to identify sources of water contamination that negatively impact our community water sources.
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Radiology Certification for Dental Auxiliaries
This certification was awarded from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine after successfully passing the didactic and clinical tests about safe radiology techniques in the dental office.
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Summa Cum Laude
Award presented to students with at least a 3.7 total GPA and a class rank in the 95th percentile or above in the student's school or college
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UNE Sophomore Scholars
This award is appointed to a select number of sophomores who demonstrate leadership and teamwork on campus.
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UNE Scholars
This award is given to incoming undergraduate students who present great academic success and potential based on their high school commitments. This scholarship was awarded for every semester I attended UNE
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Penn Dental Medicine Dean's Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to incoming four year DMD students for their accomplishments demonstrated throughout their undergraduate education and beyond as well as their potential to contribute to the legacy of excellence at Penn Dental Medicine
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Dentistry
- Graduate school interests
UPenn Dental School Class of 2027 DMD Candidate
- Outside the classroom
Music Performance (Conducting, Piano, Flute)
Experience
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Research Assistant
University of New England 11 Hills Beach Rd Biddeford ME 04005
May 2022 – Apr 2023
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Language Teacher
Korean Language School of Maine 618 Washington Ave Portland ME 04103
Sep 2021 – Apr 2023
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Student Tutor
Student Academic Success Center 11 Hills Beach Rd Biddeford ME 04005
Aug 2020 – Apr 2023
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Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental 473 Alfred St Biddeford ME 04005
Aug 2020 – Jan 2023
Volunteering
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Language Teacher
Korean Language School of Maine
Sep 2021 – Apr 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Korean Advanced
