Let's Talk About Your Future.
Healthcare Symposium for Students
ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE RESOURCES
We were happy to host our Virtual Academic Advantage event on April 27. Our featured speakers gave an overview of what it took for them to become the medical professionals they are today, while our college advisor gave practical advice for the next steps students should take, including college research and applications. We also awarded two $500 scholarships to students who joined us online, as well as a day of mentoring (job shadowing) experience with Dr. Karas at Muir Oral, Facial, & Dental Implant Surgery.
The resources below are designed to help you continue on your path to becoming a healthcare professional. The entire presentation is available as a video to review, or watch for the first time if you were unable to join us. We also have included the presentation slides and links to learn more about local colleges, universities, community organizations, and nonprofits.
RESOURCES
University of the Pacific
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
- Admissions Contact: Admissions@Dentistry.UCSF.edu
- University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry
Diablo Valley College
Foothill College
- Admissions Contact: outreachprogram@fhda.edu
- Degrees & Certificates
Gavilan College
- Admissions Contact: careered@gavilan.edu or cte@gavilan.edu
- Degrees and Programs
Sonoma State University
- Admissions Contact: outreach@sonoma.edu
- Request Information
- Virtual Tour
Stanislaus State
- Admissions Contact: outreach_help_desk@csustan.edu
- Schedule Appointment with Admissions Counselor
- Virtual Tour and Campus Tours
- Viewbook

Featured Speakers
Nestor Karas, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
at Muir Oral, Facial, & Dental Implant Surgery
Michael Baker, MD
General and Trauma Surgeon
Robert Cuenin, DDS
Orthodontist
at Cuenin Orthodontics
Cynthia Stephenson DDS
General Dentist
at Cynthia Stephenson DDS, General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Miriam Schaffer
Enrollment Director and College Advisor
at SpanOne College Counseling
Email: mschaffer@spanone.com