Seminars/lectures on specific pediatric topics: behavior management, pulp therapy, restorative and so on. Seminars could be presented by faculty members or even private practitioners, thereby involving them in a school’s pediatric program.
Visit local pediatric offices.
Organize an externship program where a student could observe or assist for a day in a local practice.
Journal reviews.
Attend a continuing education (CE) course together as a group; for example, the annual meeting of the AAPD state component.
Participate in the school or community’s Give Kids a Smile Day or similar showcase event (Annual Toy Drive, Children’s Health Fair, Special Olympics).
Give oral health presentations to children at local schools or in special needs programs.
Provide a dental education program for the university’s Child Development Center.
Sponsor an elementary school field trip to the dental school.
Assist in oral health screenings with an established organization or program.
Volunteer for any pediatric clinic improvements: painting, decorating (paint Halloween pumpkins for the clinic), etc.
Review the application and match process.
Participate in mock interviews with faculty.
Discussions regarding post-graduate training, careers in academics and private practice.