Doctor of Dental Surgery students Stephanie Colon and Wongelawit Tadesse share a commitment to hard work and an ability to connect with patients.
A commitment to hard work and a remarkable ability to connect with patients are among the extraordinary qualities shared by the 2023 recipients of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence: Stephanie Colon, DDS Class of 2024, and Wongelawit Tadesse, DDS Class of 2023.
Now in its third year, the scholarship honors and supports two students annually who succeed in the classroom and in the clinic, who demonstrate promise as leaders throughout the school and community, and who aspire to continue in public service.
“We are deeply committed to offering the support our remarkable students need so that they can maintain their focus on academic excellence and professional development,” said Mark A. Reynolds, DDS ’86, PhD, UMSOD dean and professor. “Each year, I am more and more impressed by the achievements and contributions of the students considered for this honor. This year is no different: I am very pleased to have this opportunity to support and celebrate our 2023 recipients.”
(In photo: Wongelawit Tadesse, left, and Stephanie Colon)