Persian Association of Dental Students and Dentists (PASDAD)
About
Purpose:
- To focus on preservation of Iranian culture, education, and social events.
- To gain knowledge and advice from Iranian dentists that have made an impact in their communities as a provider.
- To foster interdisciplinary alliances and interactions through volunteer initiatives.
- To create a sense of identity for students who are away from family and friends during cultural holidays.
Events
- Identify and develop potential alliances with other dental schools in MA that have a Persian or Iranian American organization for networking.
- “Lunch and Learn” with Iranian faculty at TUSDM.
- Winter Solstice (Yaldā) event
- Nowruz (Persian New Year) event
- “13 bedar” event
2022-2023 E-board Contacts
- President: Amir-reza Blooki, D25
- Vice President: Sima Kasraie, D25
- Treasurer: Michael Shamouil, D26
- Secretary: Pariya Nafari Mehranjani, D25
- Social Coordinator: Neda Ghias, D25
- D26 Liaison: Mehrad Talebian, D26
- D25 Liaison: Sara Darvishiabyaneh, D25
- D24 Liaison: Saghi Sarmadi, D24
- D23 Liaison: Setareh Sepasi, D23
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marmar Mesgarzadeh