School of Dental Medicine

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Dental Faculty Recognized by American Academy of Oral Medicine

Drs. Rajesh Lalla and Prazwala Chirravur win top honors at national conference

The annual Anatomy Donor Memorial Service was held in the Academic Rotunda where UConn medical and dental students honored the lasting gift of donors to the anatomy program. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

A Lasting Gift

Each spring a memorial service is held in honor of those who have donated their bodies to help educate UConn’s medical and dental students. Anatomy donors have a profound impact on medical education and the future of patient care. Through generosity and compassion, these donors become the first teachers for the next generation of physicians […]

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A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease

No needles required

Graduates of the Doctors Academy Closing Ceremony - May 13, 2026

Connecticut High School Seniors Graduate from ‘Doctors Academy’ at UConn Health

The annual Closing Ceremony of the Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) of UConn Health was marked on May 13, 2026.

Dr. Lucia Duenas-Bianchi, MPH

55th Commencement Celebrated by UConn Health

No. 1 producer of Connecticut’s healthcare workforce graduates 263 physicians, dentists, and scientists.

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Commencement 2026 at a Glance

More than 8,000 Huskies heard their names called as they make the transition from “student” to “alumnus”

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Farewell, Class of 2026!

The School of Dental Medicine celebrated the accomplishments of 4th-year students ahead of Monday’s commencement

Two of the Women's Health Interest Group students

Harm Reduction and Food Insecurity: Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Make the Connection

Interprofessional health students in the Women’s Health Interest Group (IG) take action to organize and distribute healthy food bag donations to community women in need.

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UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers

A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers

Dharamainder Choudhary, Ph.D. accepting award

UConn Medical and Dental Students Award Their Faculty

Faculty were honored at the annual Second Year Awards Ceremony by the Class of 2028.