Chidinma Okafor

UConn School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2020

I was born and raised in Nigeria for 11 years. Since then, I have been living in Maryland. I attended Mount St. Mary’s University where I received my B.S. in Biology in May 2016. When I was in undergrad, I volunteered with Mission of Mercy in Fredrick MD where I gained an appreciation for service, and I will carry on the spirit of volunteerism in dental school. I sought involvement with UST because the more I learned about health disparities and how it affects the under-served populations, the more passionate I became about becoming part of the solution. And I believe UST is an active step towards solution. Coming from a minority background, I view my obligation as a health provider should be that of service, mentorship, and community.