Imagine a dental school where students don’t just learn clinical skills; they’re immersed in entrepreneurship, advocacy, and real-world healthcare integration from day one.

In this episode, Dr. Ali Shazib, Dean of the Workman School of Dental Medicine at High Point University, talks about how he is transforming dental education by integrating medical and dental fields to address the complexities of modern healthcare. Through the C.A.R.E. Curriculum (Clinician, Advocate, Researcher, Entrepreneur), students gain a well-rounded, patient-centered education emphasizing life skills, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. Dr. Shazib’s model includes a unique clinical network, the High Point University Health Oral Health Network, which immerses students in real-world practice acquisition and patient care. Connected through Epic's EHR, this network enables seamless collaboration with other healthcare systems and prepares students to meet emerging healthcare needs. By reimagining dental education, Dr. Shazib hopes to cultivate healthcare professionals who can bridge gaps across disciplines and contribute to a broader evolution in care delivery.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of dental education, where visionary leaders are breaking down silos and redefining how healthcare professionals are trained to meet tomorrow's challenges!

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