I'm Shakhruza Nutfullayeva — a Human Biology major at Hunter College on the path to dental school, and a senior coach helping first-generation students reach college and beyond.
Healthy smiles · gentle care
Dentistry sits exactly where I want to be: precise science, real craftsmanship, and a deeply human moment of care. Studying Human Biology at Hunter College gave me the foundation — now I'm building the experience, one step at a time, toward dental school.
I also believe good care and good guidance shouldn't depend on luck. That's why I coach first-generation students through CUNY's K16 Initiatives — the same kind of roadmap I want to bring to my future patients.
The same care I bring to studying, mentoring and clinical work — tooth by tooth, patient by patient.
B.A. Human Biology — Pre-Dental Track
Building the scientific foundation for dentistry — biology, chemistry, and the prerequisites for dental school.
Senior Coach — College & Career Bridge
Mentoring first-generation and underserved students through college applications and career planning.
Clinical exposure & dental shadowing
Hands-on time observing and assisting practicing clinicians to understand patient care up close.
Add specifics — clinics, hours, rolesDental school applications
The next milestone on the path — bringing the whole story together.
Confirm timeline & target programsMentorship & Coaching
Senior Coach at CUNY K16's College & Career Bridge — guiding students from application to admission.
Clinical Exposure
Shadowing and assisting dental professionals to learn chairside care, communication, and workflow.
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Human Biology coursework, labs, and research interests that underpin a career in dentistry.
Placeholder — add highlightsA dentist reads a smile tooth by tooth. Read mine the same way — choose a tooth.
B.A. Human Biology — Pre-Dental Track
Building the scientific foundation for dentistry — biology, chemistry, and the prerequisites for dental school.
Long before dental school, I've spent my time helping others find their footing — students chasing a degree, causes that need a hand, communities that deserve better access to health.
It's the same instinct that draws me to dentistry: show up, do careful work, and leave people better than you found them.
“I want to be the kind of dentist — and mentor — I once needed.”