Application Information

Registration is now open for the 2024 Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) Virtual Symposium! Designed for teens who are 14 to 18 years of age, the objective is to provide exposure to different health care careers in a transparent yet fun and engaging format.

Students attending the Symposium will come from historically marginalized populations, rural or under-resourced communities, and/or will be a first-generation college student of ANY racial/ethnic background.

Participants will have the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship, cash, and other cool prizes, network with like-minded peers, and hear from healthcare professionals from around the world! Visit the following link to register:
LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: https://DDS2024Symposium.eventbrite.com
DEADLINE TO REGISTER and APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP: October 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM CST
PLEASE NOTE: The separate scholarship application must be completed in order to be considered for the scholarship. Only those who register AND attend the symposium will be eligible for the Wisdom F. Coleman Scholarship.
This event is made possible through the generous contributions of Delta Dental of Tennessee, the Parsons Family Foundation, and our countless individual donors.

All event correspondence will be sent via email. Be sure to verify your email address for errors when registering and check your spam folder regularly.

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