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Timothy Schafer

Timothy Schafer

Plymouth, MI, USA

Webmaster at Van Etten Lake Association

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Background

Outgoing and patient-focused fourth-year dental student looking to join a dental practice as an associate provider. Positive attitude and personality. Proficient in various general dentistry procedures including restorative, prosthodontics, and endodontic procedures. Taking pride in all my work, I am focused on providing the best care for patients and willing to learn and be mentored.


Job experience

  • October 2013 - present
    Webmaster
    Van Etten Lake Association
    Oscoda, MI, USA

    Updated and redesigned user experience for the organization’s website. Conceptualized, planned, and executed original designs for a wide range of website properties. Designed graphics for website decoration and layout.

  • June 2017 - November 2019
    Module Leader and Bench Instructor
    University of Detroit Mercy Explorations
    Detroit, MI, USA

    Explorations in Dentistry is an organization to introduce undergraduate students to the field of dentistry. The program includes eight different modules with topics such as oral surgery and endodontics. The modules are developed over the course of the summer semester and then students are brought in starting in September. The sessions include didactic lectures and hands-on activities to introduce and familiarize students with different dental procedures.


Education

  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
    Doctor of Dental Surgery
    2016 - 2020
    GPA: 3.62
    Awards:
    • Omicron Kappa Upsilon inductee
    • American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award
    o Awarded 04/2020
    o Presented to the dental graduate who has excelled in oral and maxillofacial radiology
    • Dean’s List – Every semester
    • Dental Merit Scholarship
    o Awarded every year
    o An amount of $10,000 awarded to an incoming freshman dental student based on academic achievement, strong leadership, and community service
    • Dean’s Circle Scholarship
    o Awarded 10/2018
    o An amount of $2,000 awarded to a current dental or dental hygiene student enrolled at Detroit Mercy Dental. Student must be in good academic standing and demonstrating leadership within their class, organizations, or the school
  • Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, Minor in Accounting
    2010 - 2015
    GPA: 4.0
    Awards
    • Dean’s list – Every semester
    • Bert Johnson Scholarship – Eastern Michigan University
    o Awarded by the EMU Biology Department to Biology Majors who apply with a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and a minimum 3.5 GPA in at least 8 hours of college biology with 4 or more earned at EMU
    • Bruce T. Halle Scholarship – Bruce T. Halle Family Foundation
    o The scholarship is provided for undergraduate study only, and students must be enrolled full-time and successfully complete 12 credit hours each semester. The scholarship award is valued at $5,000 per year for students attending a four-year university
    • Regents Scholarship – Eastern Michigan University
    o A four-year award offered to incoming freshmen. High school seniors must have a 3.7 GPA with a 25 ACT or 1150 SAT. A minimum GPA of 3.5 and enrollment in at least 15 credit hours is required for renewal
    • Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
    o A federally funded scholarship program designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who showed promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education
    • Stephen and Christine Liu Scholarship – Eastern Michigan University
    o Awarded by the EMU Biology Department to Biology Majors who apply and have a 3.5 GPA in Biology

Certifications

  • National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) Part II
    October 2019 - present
  • American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) Dental Examination Series
    January 2020 - present
  • Michigan Board of Dentistry
    - present
    Pending due to delayed graduation resulting from Covid-19 pandemic
  • National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) Part I
    March 2018 - present
  • Basic Life Support
    American Heart Association
    185505059244
    June 2018 - June 2020