Dr. Gregory Stoute Named ADEA Sunstar Americas, Inc. Harry W. Bruce, Jr. Legislative Fellow

Dr. Gregory Stoute Named ADEA/Sunstar Americas, Inc./Harry W. Bruce, Jr. Legislative Fellow

(Boston) – Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Associate Professor and Director of Minority Affairs Dr. Gregory Stoute was named the 2009 ADEA/Sunstar Americas, Inc./Harry W. Bruce, Jr.

Legislative Fellow at the 86th ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition.

This public policy fellowship provides an opportunity to learn about the federal legislative process as it relates to dental education. Stoute will function as a staff member in the ADEA Center for Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington, D.C. for a three month term. During this term his responsibilities may include drafting policy, legislative bills, position papers, and testimony; educating members of Congress and other decision-makers on matters important to dental education; and participating in various national coalition gatherings.

The Fellowship coincides with congressional consideration of the federal budget and other important legislative and regulatory activities important to dental education and research.

“I would like to thank Dean Jeffrey Hutter for his steadfast support of my participation in this fellowship program,” said Stoute. “These are exciting and challenging times in our nation’s history and we in dental education must make sure that we are included in the process as health care reform, investment in research and technology, and education are addressed as priorities of President Barack Obama’s Administration.”

“Dental education, like much of higher education, currently faces numerous challenges,” said Dean Hutter. “I cannot think of a better candidate to represent the interests of dental educators nationwide at this pivotal time than Dr. Gregory Stoute.”

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