OHS Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Yousuf Al Naseri (OHS ’25)

Yousuf Al Naseri is a student in the Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences (OHS) program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine with a goal to improve access to dentistry and educate his future patients on the importance of oral care and systemic health. Yousuf has... More

GMS Faculty Spotlight: Aaron W. Young, PhD

Aaron W. Young, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He is also the assistant director of the Graduate Medical Sciences Masters in Oral Health Sciences program. Dr. Young has played a significant role in curriculum... More

Alumni Spotlight: Gabriel Chavez (OHS ‘22, GSDM ‘26)

Gabriel Chavez is a May 2022 graduate of the MS in Oral Health Sciences program at GMS. He is currently a first-year dental student at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he was recently elected president of the D1 class. Gabriel is also a peer mentor through... More

Student Spotlight: Ryen Wilson

Ryen Wilson is a Masters' student in the Oral Health Sciences program, who hopes to become a general dentist and work with queer, trans, and nonbinary survivors of partner abuse. Ryen is graduating in September of 2021. What drove you to pursue a career in science? I’m originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia. I... More

Student Spotlight: Ali Tavasoli

Ali Tavasoli first realized he wanted to become a dentist while working at a student-run clinic at University of California Davis and helping the underserved community in the Sacramento area. “I got to see how, even though we think we are living in a land of opportunity, not everyone has that... More

Spotlight on MS Student: Rebekah Gould

What drove you to pursue a career in science? Science was always secondary to dentistry. From as far back as I can remember I have wanted to be a dentist, and naturally, I found myself interested in science. Growing up, I had a strong relationship with my own pediatric dentist and... More

Spotlight on Students: Maria Vasilakos

Choosing a career is not always an easy task.  A graduate from the M.A. in Medical Sciences – Oral Health Sciences track and a first year dental student at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGDM), Maria Vasilakos provides some insight on her unique path into... More