Katelyn P.
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Columbia DDS Candidate | Biochemistry Background
Studied at Columbia University
Works at Milwaukee Oral Surgery & Implants
Available Thursday at 10:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 10 hours
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Katelyn's Coaching Offerings
Narrowing Down the Dental School List
$982h of coaching
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Katelyn’s Dental School Qualifications
20+ people coached for Dental School
Welcome to my profile! As a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) candidate at Columbia University, I bring a strong foundation in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, where I was actively involved in research and leadership roles. My experience as a facilitator and assistant at Milwaukee Oral Surgery & Implants has equipped me with practical insights into the dental field. I have successfully coached aspiring dental students, helping them navigate the competitive admissions process with personalized strategies. Whether you need guidance on crafting compelling personal statements or preparing for interviews, I'm here to support your journey to dental school. Let's connect and make your dental school dreams a reality!
Katelyn can help with:
Personal Statement
Application Strategy
Interviews
AADSAS Application Edit
Letters of Evaluation
Experiences
Achievements
School Selection
Secondary Essays
About Katelyn
Hi! My name is Katelyn, and I am a current D2 at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. I graduated with my B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where I served as a board member in their pre-dental society. I am currently involved with the admissions committee at CDM, and would love to connect with you!
Work Experience
Facilitator/Assistant
Milwaukee Oral Surgery & Implants
May 2023 - Present
Sterilization, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assistance and +2 skills
Dance Teacher
Lake Shore Dance
January 2018 - Present
Dance Education, Working with Children and +3 skills
Biochemistry Research
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
September 2021 - May 2024
In collaboration with Dr. Daniel Grilley, I worked on a project titled "Understanding the Secretion of a Toxic Protein". Through this apprenticeship program, I developed laboratory techniques and skills, wrote grant proposals, and was awarded grant funding through the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse (UWL) College of Science and Health, UWL Undergraduate Research and Creativity Department (URC), and American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). I had the opportunity to present my findings on the structural dynamics and secretion process of HpmA, a cytotoxic protein, at the UWL Research & Creativity Symposium in 2023 & 2024 and at the ASBMB Discover BMB Meeting in 2024. Protein Chemistry, Bacterial Transformation and +12 skills
Orientation Leader
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
August 2022 - September 2022
Cultural Awareness, Orientation Programs and +2 skills
Education
Columbia University
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), College of Dental Medicine
2024 - 2028
University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
2021 - 2024
Activities and societies: Biochemistry Research, Kinesis Dance (Secretary, Vice President), Pre-Dentistry Club (Vice President), Screaming Eagles Marching Band Poms Team, National Society of Leadership and Success, UWL Gymnastics Club (Treasurer)
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