Global Health Student Assoc (GHSA)

About

Our Mission: From our founding, we have been dedicated to educating the TUSDM communities about issues surrounding global health. Whether it be mission trips, health education, or even everyday conversations, our purpose is to inform and inspire members of TUSDM to approach global health with the principles of sustainability and cultural sensitivity we hold dear.

What is GHSA? 

• Learn about global oral health needs, TUSDM opportunities to travel internationally to provide treatment and preventative education
• Explore the many differences in the organization of dentistry, dental education, and patient care services in other countries
• Provides a forum with the needed encouragement and support for a successful volunteer experience
• Provide students with an introduction to the values and purposes of the ICD
• Prepare students as future professional leaders in the global community

ICD Mission:
“The International College of Dentists is a leading honor society for dentists dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement and meritorious service and the continued progress of dentistry for the benefits of all humankind.”

ICD Core Values
Leadership
Recognition
Humanitarianism
Professional Relations
Education

Events

Look out for our Interest Meeting this Fall to learn bout how to get involved in Global service learnings trips through GHSA. Also don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and get added to our list to keep up with events throughout the year!

• Service Learning Trips
• Global Student Experience Panels
• Healthcare Recycling and Sustainability Programs
• General Meetings and Lunch & Learns -Global Exchange with Dental Students across the Globe -Project Site Panel
• Workshops -Social Fundraising Events

Instagram: @Tufts_GHSA

2023-2024 E-board Contacts

• Presidents
  • Michelle Simonds (D26)
  • George Azar (D27)
• Vice President 
  • Laila 
• Treasurer – Stacey Young (D26)
• Secretary – Anjelic  Gumruyan (D27)
• Fundraising Chairs – Alexis Vivien (D26) and D-Lo (D28)
• Social Media Chairs – Aliyyah Boyce (D27) and Carolina Guevara (D27)
• Social Outreach/community service – Natalie Balot (D28) and Katherine Nguyen (D29)
• Class Liaisons –
  D27: Danielle Delgado (D27)
  D28: Elizabeth Truong (D28)
  D29: Eric Swenson (D29) and Maria Brasoveanu (D29)
• Advisor
  • Dr. Zavras

Past Mission Trips

Most recent: DR in April of 2024 and 2025

Upcoming: