Greetings from President Kara Smith - IUPUI Alumni Relations

Resident LifeBy Brandon Parrish, Chief ResidentAnother year has passed and theorthodontic residents are extremelyexcited about what lies ahead. Forthe 2 nd years, our careers are at ourfingertips with the promise of finallybecoming independent professionalswhile the 1 st years will be taking thereigns as new students arrive. We arevery pleased with the incoming classand know that they will represent theprogram well as the orthodontic cliniccontinues to evolve.Throughout the 2 nd year, the residents have had a full platewith research, study and clinic. We are striving to finishthe program’s requirements while searching for a futureopportunity. While the economy has affected our availableoptions, all of our graduating residents are professional,knowledgeable, and will be fantastic additions to any office.The ABO written examination will be taken the week ofApril 19 th and preparation has been a primary goal. Throughreview of suggested readings and class discussion of reviewquestions, the class will be well prepared for the exam. Inaddition, we were encouraged to start our master’s researchprojects early and will be submitting our projects to variouspublications before graduation.The 1 st year residents have been increasing their participationin all aspects of the program. They will be well prepared totake on any transfer patients and are working on their researchproposals. Both classes have had the benefits of new facultyand new curriculum. Through increased responsibility, newclasses, and gracious time commitments, we are of appreciativeof all the wonderful clinicians that donate their time to oureducation. They provide the exposure to different treatmentmodalities, thought processes and materials that make ourprogram so successful. We are lucky to have received thevalue of their experience. We also want to offer our thanksto the alumni who are sending both classes to the AAO inWashington D.C. This is an opportunity to be introduced toall the newest products and listen to the best presenters in theprofession. It is truly a unique exposure for a young clinician.The residents have worked diligently to uphold the traditionof excellence at Indiana University and to honor our chosenprofession. We would not have been able to progress to thispoint alone and still have a great deal of work to reach ourgraduation day goal. We hope that as we scatter this summerwe will proudly represent IU and all you have done for us.Thank you all for your help along the way.850 W. Michigan St. Suite 241Indianapolis, IN 46202-5198