This was based on my over all committment to basic science and clinical dentistry.  

For clinical excellence

I did the most gold foils in my class.

I wrote an essay about my philosophy of care and won the contest and $500.

This was the first year Nebraska started the group practice model.  I was one of ten to receive and award for my productivity.

Because of my interest in research and I was the only one in my class to do a bona fide research project, I was slected to represent Nebraska at this conference for five days in the Spring of my Junior year.

Based on accademic performance