In the summer of 2016, as a pre-dental student in undergrad, I had the opportunity to spend two weeks examining and shadowing the life of an oral & maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Lisa Cohen of Maryland Oral Surgery Associates allowed me to stand by her side during every surgical procedure on a daily basis. I cleaned the dental instruments, helped set up surgical trays, cleaned the patient rooms, and asked questions pertaining to running a successful business and choosing the best dental school. It was truly an eye opening experience that caused me to highly consider pursuing this specialized career in the future.
What stood out the most to me about Dr. Cohen and her staff was their charisma and personalities behind the scenes. They were genuine individuals who were honest about their personal journeys to obtaining their careers. When it came to helping and advising their various patients that came in for appointments, I could see that they really cared about the people. They showed me that as a doctor, true success comes from helping others and making a heartfelt connection with the people you meet so that they know you honestly care about their oral health.
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