Class of 2017
School of Dentistry
Program/Major: Doctor of Dental Surgery
Marineé Cabrera, DDS
What has been your most rewarding experience at UT Health San Antonio thus far?
Completing treatment for patients and seeing them genuinely happy with the end result. Rebuilding a patient’s confidence and giving them the ability to smile gives me the greatest satisfaction.
How do you intend to give back and pay it forward for future students?
My plan is dual-fold: I want to give back by mentoring students as I have been mentored. I would not be where I am today without the mentors who have lifted me up throughout my entire dental school experience. I plan on giving back to UT Health with my time while the money is tight, and money when the funds are right. I do want to contribute in a way that makes sense while paying off my student loans, which mean the gifts might start off small, but I know they are still just as meaningful. Being a part of a culture of giving back is truly what makes education great and upholds the strong reputation of excellence that our school has worked so hard to obtain.