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ALE Spotlight: Formative program evaluation of Mama’s Helping Hands, Inc.

Fulfilling an American dream by giving back

"As it was my first laboratory research experience, I couldn’t have been more pleased. I found a new love for neuroscience and epilepsy and gained invaluable mentors along the way."

"As someone who didn’t major in a science in college, these classes exposed me to so much I didn’t know. After taking them, I feel much more prepared to tackle them in dental school. Something else that stood out was the emphasis of collaboration."

"After completing my didactic year in MBS, I am proudest that I have been able to balance challenging graduate-level biomedical coursework with active involvement in my community."

"It renewed confidence in myself and my passion for medicine. My undergrad experience left me questioning if I was cut out for medicine—but the MBS program showed me that I could do it and do it well. It was completely life changing."

A former participant of the Teachers and High School Students Program is now a student instructor in the program

"It was clear that the program was designed to prepare students for the future rigors of an undergraduate dental program and place them in a position to succeed."

"Not only do I feel prepared and am self-confident in my ability to succeed, but I also gained so much more through this degree."