1. ASHWIN GULATI
2525 W Anklam Rd, apt #824A Tucson AZ, 85745; (480) 516-5791; ashwin.gulati176@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Luthern Medical Center-El Rio Community Health Center Tucson, Arizona
Dental Residency Advanced Education in General Dentistry
July 2014-July 2015
University of Pacific San Francisco, California
Dentistry Doctorof Dental Surgery
July 2011-June 214
University ofArizona Tucson, Arizona
Physiology B.H.S College of Medicine with Honors (Magna Cum Laude)
August 2007 – May 2011
Student Experience- Graduate School (Leadership/Community Service Projects/Research)
EstheticsOrganization (June2012 – June 2014):Universityofthe Pacific - San Francisco,CA
Vice-President
Responsible formonthly meetings with both the board and quarterly general meetings with all members
Recruit locally and nationally recognized dentists in the field of cosmetic and restorative dentistry for
presentations
Delegate tasks amongst board members to ensure successful outcome of events
Dugoni Practical and Leadership Initiative (June 2011 – June 2014): University of the Pacific - SanFrancisco,CA
Leadership/Community Service/Committee Member
Address student-wide desire to participate in active learning about practical leadership skills to apply to
current environment and future careers as a dental professional
Foster leadership in the dental community and provide events that count towards DPLIleadership
certification
Independent Research (July2012- July 2013): University of the Pacific - San Francisco, CA
Research the effectsof Diabetes Mellitus in dentistry and the clinicalchallenges and management of
treating patients
Explain how diabetes impacts society,and suggest measures in whichdental practitioners can implement
to specifically cater to the Diabetic patient
Explicate the pertinence of this disease not only in dentistry, but also how it affectsthe other systems of the
body
Student CommunityOutreachforPublicEducation(SCOPE) (June2011 – June2014):
Universityofthe Pacific - SanFrancisco,CA
ActiveMember
Student based volunteer community service
Serves to develop dental professionals committed to improving the health of all people
Provideprevention education, screenings, and presentations forfamilies and underserved members of the
Bay Area community
Implant StudyClub (July2012 – June2014): Universityofthe Pacific - SanFrancisco,CA
ActiveMember
2. Weekly meetings withImplant Director Dr. Edmond Bedrossian about implants through case presentation
Student and faculty discussion on diagnosis and treatment planning through Socratic methodology
PediatricDentistry Study Club (July 2012- June 2014): University of the Pacific- San Francisco, CA
ActiveMember
Discuss new research findings in pediatric dentistry, and how these findings affectand/or apply to
treatment of children
Learn unique patient management techniques from pediatric dentists
Participate in various volunteering opportunities around the community
EndodonticDentistryStudyClub (July2012 – June2014): Universityofthe Pacific - San Francisco,CA
ActiveMember
Discuss the latest findings in endodontic dentistry, and how to implement these techniques in practice
SportsDentistryOrganization(July2012 – July2013): Universityofthe Pacific - San Francisco,CA
ActiveMember:
Discuss the revolutionary changes that the role of dentistry has on sports
PacificPrideDayVolunteer (April 2012andApril 2013): UniversityofthePacific - SanFrancisco,CA
Assisted witha hands-on demonstration in simulation laboratory,
Participated in guiding tours and in Q&A sessions for pre-dental students
Student Interviewer (July2012-July2013): Universityofthe Pacific - San Francisco,CA
Interview and assess dental schoolcandidates for matriculation at the University of the Pacific
Provideschool tours for prospective applicants
CDACares (May2013):SanJose, CA
Assisted in triage, transporting patients, and other dentists to provide free dental care to the underserved
communities in northern California.
SeniorSmiles(May2013):UniversityofthePacific – San Francisco,CA
Providedfree screenings and dental services tosenior citizens in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Societies
Academyof General Dentistry San Francisco, CA
ActiveMember:July 2012- Present
American Dental Association San Francisco, CA
ActiveMember:July 2011- Present
CaliforniaDental Association San Francisco, CA
ActiveMember:July 2011- Present
American Student Dental Association San Francisco, CA
ActiveMember:July 2011- Present
Student Experience- Undergraduate studies (Leadership/Community Service
Projects/Research)
Adopt a School Program (January 2010-May 2011): University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
3. Creation of oral health education program to teach elementary school children about oral health through
hands on learning and interactive demonstrations
Monitor their improvement of oral hygiene withthe assistance of nurses and dentists
Independent Research/Thesis (August 2010 -May 2011): Universityof Arizona - Tucson, AZ
Presentation of independent study of oral health research to the College of Medicine faculty,Physiology
Department
Educated 4th grade classroom of oral hygiene and how to maintain healthy smiles
Created and administered a pre-test and post-test to assess their retention of the presentation one month
later
Gathered visual evidence of oral hygiene with the assistance of nurses and dentists
Presentation of independent study and honors thesis of oral health research to the College of Medicine
faculty,Physiology and Public Health Departments: An ImprovedMethodto IncreaseCompliancewithDental
HygieneTechniquesinChildren
SummerMedical andDental EducationProgram(June – July2009):UniversityofNebraska-Omaha, NE
Focused on relevant health issues facing our country
Gain exposure to medical and dental profession, as well as discuss major ethical issues in the realm of the
medical profession with students, doctors, and professors
Understand health disparities within social classes and ethnicities in order forstudents to take an active
role to break the barrier
FlyingSamaritans (Aug2008 – May2011): UniversityofArizona -Tucson,AZ
Dental Coordinator
Student-run, non-profit, non-governmental organization, dedicated to bringing free medical and dental
services to underprivileged communities of rural Mexico
Recruited dentists to provide services at monthly clinics
Obtained vitals and triage patients prior to receiving dental treatment
Delegated in Community Mapping, ascertaining both the needs of the doctors and patients
Forming an efficientassembly line to maximize number of patients seen within the given time span
Hands on experience with patients, performing dental procedures not legal elsewhere in the United States
Teaching about preventative health care
DeltaDelta Sigma Pre-Dental Club (August 2007 – May 2010): University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
President: Aug 2009-May 2010
Vice President: Aug 2008- May 2009
ActiveMember: Aug 2007 – May 2008
Oversee the bi-monthly meetings with both the Board and general members
Recruit speakers, including Deans from Dental schools, as wellas both general and specialty dentists
Create relationships withNon-Profitorganizations such as the Pima County Health Department Oral Health
Attend meetings with the Arizona Public Health Association and Southern Arizona Endodontics.
Organized volunteering opportunities for general members
Created a library forstudents to share their dental preparation exams within the club
Teach adolescence about oral health care and how to maintain healthy smiles
Rightfrom the Start Program(Sep2009 – May 2011): UniversityofArizona -Tucson,AZ
Volunteer
Worked alongside with a Pediatrician to merge dental and medical care in underserved areas in Tucson by
educating mothers about early childhood caries
Research to determine knowledge and habits of pregnant women,and to ascertain their retention of
knowledge in addition to changes in habits after survey
Cause awareness and changes in oral health habits through education from the very beginning
4. SouthAsianStudentCultural Association (August2007 – Present): UniversityofArizona - Tucson,AZ
Treasurer: Aug 2008 – May 2009
Active Member: Aug2007-May2008
Promoting awareness of South Asian Cultures to the University of Arizona
Organizing and participating in annual cultural shows in order to raise money to sponsor education in
orphanages in lesser developed countries
Maintaining monetary funds for the club
Hopefest(October2008& October2009): Tucson,Az
Providehealth care for underserved population, utilizing dentists from around the county and selected students to
help provide care for500 patients in a twoday period
SeniorSmiles(October8,2008): Tucson,Az
Educate elderly population about oral care, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle
WIC Clinic(October2008-October-2010): Tucson,Az
Application of Fluoride varnish in children’s mouth
MultipleFundraisers (September2008-September2010): Tucson,Az
Organize fundraisers to buy medical supplies for the Flying Samaritans
Dental Intern at Dentalbydesignz(May2006 – August2008): Phoenix,AZ
Interned with Dr. Raul Kode during summer break, starting frommy junior year in high school
Experience with patients in a dental clinic
Shadowed and learned about the various dental procedures
Awards
SMDEP Leadership Award (2009) Omaha, NE
Voted by the faculty and medical students to the person whodemonstrates outstanding leadership and
excellence throughout the program
SMDEP Making a DifferenceAward (2009) Omaha, NE
Voted by the Faculty to the group who presented a best health disparity project combating social barriers.
Our project was based upon the effectsof stereotyping amongst minorities living in America
Honors and Recognition
President of SMDEP (2009) Omaha, NE
Elected by the students of the SMDEP as the representative liaison between the faculty and the students in
the program
University of Arizona Dean’s List (Fall2007 & Spring 2008) Tucson, AZ
Graduated with Honors (2011) Tucson, AZ - College of Medicine Presidential Scholarship
East Valley Alumni Scholarship (2007)Phoenix, AZ
WorkExperience
Disc Jockey (June 2006 – June 2010): Phoenix, AZ
Established self sustained disc jockey business
5. Providemusic forall occasions, ranging fromschool proms to weddings
Marketing and managing business
Extracurricular
Om Shanti BollywoodDanceTeam(August2010 – May2011): UniversityofArizona -Tucson,AZ
Competed at a national levelin BollywoodDance
Hobbies
Blackbelt in Karate, BollywoodDancing, Studying Businesses and tech companies, Finance, Weight Lifting,
Reading.