Patric Aria Saraby opens up about his key learnings during his first months as an associate, and how he turned the nerves into confidence.
Walking out of dental school with your degree in hand feels incredible, but it’s also just the beginning. Your first months as an associate can be exciting, challenging and sometimes overwhelming. I’ve recently been through this journey myself, and I want to share the lessons that helped me turn those early nerves into confidence.
1. Accept that you’re still learning
Graduating from dental school feels like reaching the finish line, but in reality, it’s the start of your learning curve.
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