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Resident PGY-2
UCSF
University of California San Francisco
Dr. Rachel Forer, who grew up in Santa Monica, earned her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from UC Davis with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior and a minor in Psychology. While at UC Davis, she was the Education Chair for the Global Dental Brigades and organized a service trip to Honduras to educate local children about proper oral hygiene.
Dr. Forer continued her community service work at the UCSF School of Dentistry, where she participated in various local and international programs. Her community work earned her the UCSF Osher Scholar Award and the Student Humanitarian Award from the International College of Dentists.
After dental school, Dr. Forer completed a General Practice Residency at the Portland Veterans Affairs Hospital and subsequently practiced as a general dentist for 2 years before matriculating into the UCSF 2 Year Pediatric Program. She is dedicated to creating a positive and empathetic environment for her pediatric patients.
In her free time, Dr. Forer enjoys traveling, watching movies, singing, and spending time with her husband and Samoyeds, Pearl and Onyx.