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ARIZONA SCHOOL of Dentistry
& Oral Health (ASDOH) second-year student Christina Cowan, class of 2008,
recently received the Dr. Tony Hashemian Award of Excellence for achieving
the highest score on part one of the National Board of Dental Examination in
July. She is the second recipient of the award given by local
practitioner Tony Hashemian, D.D.S.
The award is given to the ASDOH student who obtains the highest score on
part one and also part two of the national examination.
"It is my intention in
establishing and providing the awards to build enthusiasm and encourage
ASDOH students to excel on the dental board examinations," said Hashemian,
who is president of Classic Dental. "The dental board examination is a
challenge for ASDOH students because they take their part one examination a
year before all other dental students."
Attaining the highest score was not the personal goal for Cowan; however,
she did want to achieve a score that would open residency and research
opportunities.
"Achieving my personal goals for part one has further motivated me
to apply and participate in extracurricular programs and externships," said
Cowan. "Through these adjunctive pro-grams, I hope to continue
developing into a well-rounded clinician. My continued desire for
excellence and personal development has been strengthened with this
achievement as well."
Cowan received the award including a commemorative plaque and a $2,000
scholarship at a ceremony at the Mesa Campus during an ASDOH Grand Rounds
session held for first and second-year students.
"When I see other dentists in the community giving back, it inspires me to
follow their lead," said Cowan. "I look to these dentists as role
models to learn from and emulate."
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