Alyse Dason D12 Navy (Co-president)
Jessica Dillon D12 Navy (Co-President)
Elizabeth Johnson D12 (AF liaison)
James Koehler (D13 and Army liaison)
Dr. Charles Rankin (Faculty Advisor) charles.rankin@tufts.edu
Mission Statement
The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) student organization is structured to support those predoctoral students who, through military sponsorship, are committed to serving their country both as a dental professional and a military officer. Military sponsors include the United States Army, Unites States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Army National Guard and the United States Public Health Service.
Why join HPSP?
- Leadership opportunities - learn to be an effective member of both the dental profession and the military services!
- Residency opportunities - Guidance as when and how to apply for military residencies
- Help from upperclassmen and alumni - tutoring sessions, clinic help, assisting & more!
- Educational programs and lectures - learn about military lifestyle, military dentistry and professional opportunities!
- Externship opportunities - military dental clinics have provided invaluable experience and insight during your senior year.
- Social events - sporting events, luncheons, dinners & more!
- Comraderie - Meet your peers who have made a similar commitment to their country to discuss experiences, concerns, expectations etc.
See photos from our most recent events!
The 5th annual Tufts HPSP Senior night was held in the Alumni lounge during the evening of May 9, 2011. Air Force, Army and Navy representatives were on hand along with Dean Norris to recognize those seniors who are entering military service upon graduation this month. Dean Norris' own military service was emphasized by the "pinning" of dental corps insignia by Dean Gonthier and Carrie Garinger of Student Services. Dr. Rankin also presented a power point showing HPSP activities of the past year as well as stressing the past military service of present faculty members; Drs. Frank Odlum, Sam Thomas, Barry Briss, Robert Rudy, Paul Vankevich and Arthur Weiner as well as Lee Gant of Student Services. Each graduating senior was presented with a National Defense ribbon, rank insignia and dental corps device.
