SMDEP at the University of Louisville School Of Dentistry

The students of the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program had a blast participating in the simulation clinic within the University of Louisville Dental School. Students learned about the major landmarks of the oral cavity and were able to view into each other's mouths using dental simulation equipment. Though some were more reluctant to stick their fingers into another person's mouth, they all walked away smiling, knowing more about the human oral cavity.

The students also had the opportunity to interact with standardized patients in the simulation clinic. This clinic is where medical students complete exams that test their physician-patient interactions and skills. Groups of students were allowed private time within a replicated room to ask questions about the standardized patients and also see them in action; a very good way to motivate these young and bright scholars.