WSDA is looking for members who are committed to building a mentor relationship with a current UW dental student to join the WSDA Mentor Program!

How the Program Works

Dentists who sign up to be a mentor will be matched with a student (or two!) by WSDA. Once matched, mentor dentists serve as a resource for their student mentee until they graduate dental school.

Sign Up Here

Program Expectations

Because the Mentor Program is mostly self-guided, dentists are expected to initiate interactions with their student(s) throughout the year.

WSDA asks that our mentor dentists:

• Commit to mentoring their students through their graduation year
• Remain a member of the WSDA throughout participation in the program
• Invite their student(s) for office shadowing opportunities or other in-person activities where COVID-19 precautions such as physical distancing and mask-wearing can be followed
• Reach out regularly to connect through Zoom meetings, phone calls, text messages, and email when in-person meetings are not possible
• Make their best effort to attend the annual Mentor Reception
• Invite their student(s) to other WSDA events like PNDC
• We ask that the student in the program make a similar effort to connect

Questions about the Program?

To learn more, visit wsda.org/mentor or email Martina Torres at martinat@wsda.org.

Save the Date for the Mentor Reception — Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

The Mentor Reception, held annually by the WSDA and UW Dental Alumni Association, celebrates dentists and students involved in the program. Mentor dentists are highly encouraged to attend this event! Participation makes an excellent impression on your student mentee. 

Mark your calendar for the next Mentor Reception, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 (location TBD). We will provide updates on the status and format of the event as soon as possible.