Baltimore — Known as the first dental school in the world, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry made more history in May when it graduated its first black summa cum laude winner after 176 years.
Dr. Tera Poole, of Ohio, told ADA News that the significance of her accomplishment didn’t sink in until the messages from younger students started coming in.
“When I found out, to me, it was more, ‘Oh, that’s pretty cool. It’s a nice fun fact,’” she said.
“I’m hearing from a lot of minority students in the health care field who say they’re looking up to me,” she said. “Now, it’s something more. Now I’m really appreciating it.”
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Bravo Dr. Tera! Congratulations on achieving this amazing feat. You’re a true source of inspiration for millions of African-Americans all around the globe. Keep it up!
wow true inspiration many times when you are the first of anything that is positive and good great inspiration
It is great when one can look to hard work and see the payoff of years of dedication