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Mojolaoluwa (Jola) DaSilva

Moorestown,NJ

Summary

I am rising junior at New York University studying psychology on the pre-dental track. My goal is to attend dental school and practice as a pediatric dentist. I am eager to find opportunities that will advance my skills in healthcare and support my desire to work as a dentist.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Lenox Health Greenwich Village
New York, New York
04.2022 - Current
  • Provide comfort to patients, deliver supplies, assist visitors, and support administrative staff.

Scholar

Summer Health Professions Education Program
Newark, New Jersey
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Engaged in academic enrichment, including coursework, workshops, and seminars focused on dentistry, as well as medicine, the pharmacy discipline, and public health.
  • Received clinical exposure, mentorship from health professionals, and guidance on the admissions process to health professions schools.

Shadowing Student

St Christopher Children's Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Gained insight into the daily operations of pediatric dentists.
  • Maintained accurate records of observations made while shadowing dentists.

Research Aide

Shriners Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted senior researchers in conducting literature reviews, gathering data through surveys or experiments, and analyzing research findings.
  • Participated in Shriners' Medical Research Immersion Program; presented information about cerebral palsy to a panel of doctors and researchers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

New York University
New York, NY
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Moorestown High School
New Jersey
06.2022

Extracurriculars and Leadership

  • Chair and Mentor of the Women's Pre-Health Committee (2023-present)
  • Scholar of Women in Science (Support group and mentorship program for women interested in STEM/Research) (2023-present)
  • Former community service chair of the Women of Excellence, Strength, and Tenacity (2023-2024)

Timeline

Scholar

Summer Health Professions Education Program
06.2024 - 07.2024

Shadowing Student

St Christopher Children's Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023

Research Aide

Shriners Hospital for Children
06.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Lenox Health Greenwich Village
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

New York University

High School Diploma -

Moorestown High School
Mojolaoluwa (Jola) DaSilva