Highlighting Resident of EIOH: Dr. Zachary Hansen
Zachary Hansen Graduates from Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program and Prepares for New Adventures
Zachary Hansen, a remarkable individual who has spent the last three years honing his skills in pediatric dentistry, is set to graduate from his residency program. Before embarking on his next journey, Hansen will take a brief respite to visit his family and friends in Utah and Idaho.
During his time in the program, Hansen has experienced significant personal growth, particularly during the global pandemic and lockdown. He credits this growth to the challenges he faced, such as taking calls at the Strong Pediatric Emergency Department and seeing emergency walk-ins at the EIOH pediatric department during his first year.
One of the highlights of Hansen's residency was day one, which included a picnic, scavenger hunt, and ice cream – a memorable start to his dental journey. His fondness for the city of Rochester extends to its restaurants, Neno's and Vern's, which he regularly visits.
Upon graduation, Hansen will be starting work at The Smile Lodge in the Albany, NY area in September. He will be splitting his time between Albany and Manhattan, a testament to his commitment to his profession and his desire to serve a wider community.
Despite the excitement of his upcoming career, Hansen wishes he was taller, specifically 5'10", instead of 5'9.75". This minor inconvenience, however, has not dampened his spirits.
Hansen's journey in dentistry has been marked by inspirational figures, among whom is Dr. Ritu Shah from the pediatric department of EIOH. He expresses deep gratitude for her guidance and support.
One piece of advice that has stayed with Hansen throughout his journey comes from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh: "'Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?' 'Supposing it didn't,' said Pooh after careful thought. Piglet was comforted by this." This simple yet profound advice has helped Hansen navigate the challenges of his residency and has become a guiding principle in his life.
Regarding his conference presentations, our search findings do not reveal any direct references to Zachary Hansen in the context of the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program. If you require this information, it may be necessary to consult the specific Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program’s official website or contact the program coordinators directly for updated speaker or presenter records.
As Hansen prepares to embark on his new journey, he shares one final dream – to swim with a mermaid. This whimsical aspiration, much like his journey in dentistry, underscores Hansen's unique spirit and zest for life.
As he reflects on his personal growth, Zachary Hansen acknowledges that his experiences in health-and-wellness, particularly during the pandemic, significantly shaped his development. His dedication to education-and-self-development is evident in his ambition to serve a wider community through his work in science, where he will be splitting his time between Albany and Manhattan. In the spirit of his whimsical aspirations, Hansen fantasizes about achieving personal-growth by fulfilling his dream to swim with a mermaid, a testament to his unique spirit and zest for life.
