Faith Adewusi

UConn School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2018

I was born and raised in Oyo State, Nigeria.  I graduated from University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science in 2010.

Previously, I worked at North Carolina Missions of Mercy where I assisted in organizing and handing out appropriate dental instruments to dental professionals while maintaining a sterile environment, as well as patient administration.

As a member of Habitat for Humanity, I spent my college spring break in 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama helping with the construction of houses for families with low income. I also volunteered with Habitat in Rhode Island and in North Carolina. Finally, as a Service-Learning Mentor at the Alan Feinstein Center for Service Learning at University of Rhode Island, I directed university students in making pillows and sock animals for donation to children diagnosed with cancer at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital, in Providence, RI,

My experiences thus far have reinforced my interest in becoming an exceptional dentist, one deeply committed to my community.  As a dentist, my goal is to be able to provide counseling, education and quality care to low-income individuals and families in underserved communities. I strongly believe that Urban Service Track is a unique service learning opportunity that will serve as great preparation for fulfilling my goal. Further, I believe that providing quality healthcare is not the job of just the doctor. It involves many professionals working in concert. By working with scholars from other health professions, I will begin to hone my ability to work and to communicate well with other members of the healthcare team.