NYU Dentistry Dental Student Leadership Institute (DDSLI)
Dentistry and oral health face challenges and opportunities that will require exceptional leadership as we move forward in the 21st century. Accordingly, developing future leaders for the profession is a major priority for the NYU College of Dentistry.
The NYU Dentistry Dental Student Leadership Institute (DDSLI) provides an opportunity for up to 35 students to participate in a three-year experience comprised of seminars, workshops, internships, shadowing of leaders, mentoring, and leadership roles. Participation is based on an application and selection process during the D1 year.
The guiding model for the Institute is character-based leadership, which focuses on the cultivation of leadership habits that promote human flourishing within groups and organizations of any size, scope, and purpose.
Open to D1 students exclusively!
Eligibility:
- Current D1 student
- In good academic standing
- No course failures or remediation, and cannot be on Monitored Status or Academic Probation
- No violations of the NYU Dentistry Code of Ethics & Professionalism or University Policies
Continuation Standards:
- Maintain Eligibility Standards:
- Good academic standing
- No course failures or remediation, and cannot be on Monitored Status or Academic Probation
- No violations of the NYU Dentistry Code of Ethics & Professionalism or University Policies
- Timely completion of DDSLI courses & projects
- Availability for special DDSLI activities and events
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
D1 (June):
Orientation Retreat for Accepted Students
D2:
"Managing Complexity"
D3:
"Leading the Way for 21st Century Oral Health"
D4:
"Collaborative Leadership for Evolving Healthcare"
Additional experiences:
- Annual Capstone Theme Projects
- Class Leadership Project
- Mentorship Program
PROGRAM COMMITMENT
- Curriculum requirements (D2-D4)
- Participation in summer retreats / workshops / internships
- Meetings with oral health leaders
- Project planning and group work with DDSLI peers
For more information about the DDSLI or the application process, please contact dental.studentengagement@nyu.edu or view the recording of the DDSLI Information Session.
For information on prior NYU Dentistry Student Leadership Track programs, please visit the Student Leadership Track page.
