Mary Joy Secola

UConn School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2013

Background: CT native. Boston College graduate with biology and psychology degrees.

Related Experience: Participant in UConn’s Hartford Health Education Program, co-teaching health education to eighth graders. Volunteered with Haley House, a Boston soup kitchen for the homeless, and with Boston College Appalachia Volunteers in concert with Habitat for Humanity.

“My interest in dentistry was piqued as a patient at age 16. With each visit to the orthodontist office, I came to realize how dentistry is always evolving toward making the experience better for the patient. UST seemed like a logical step for me. Being familiar with underserved communities and the health concerns they face can only help physicians and dentists provide better care to all future patients. UST stresses interdisciplinary teamwork and I truly believe that comprehensive healthcare cannot be achieved without that cooperation.”