Application Information

Registration is now open for the 2025 Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) In-Person Symposium in Memphis, TN! Designed for teens (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.

Participants 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 in honor of Dr. Wisdom F. Coleman, cash, and other cool prizes, network with like-minded peers, and hear from healthcare professionals! Visit the following link to register:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: August 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST
DDS programming is made possible through the generous contributions of Delta Dental of Tennessee, the Parsons Family Foundation, Movement Strategy Center, 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.

Register for the Memphis 2025 DDS Symposium for Teens (14-18)

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