Dr. Gramacy is a periodontics resident and the current Chief Resident at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Before attending the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry for her DDS, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida. She has spent over seven years working directly in dental school and residency admissions across UCSF and Columbia, evaluating more than 500 applications and participating in interview-day decision-making.
Before pursuing higher education in dental medicine, Dr. Gramacy graduated from the University of Florida (UF) with a BS in applied physiology and kinesiology with a minor in Spanish. She received multiple scholarships at UF, including four years of being named to the University of Florida Dean’s Academic Honor List and being selected for the President’s Honor Roll and the State of Florida Academic Scholars Award
Dr. Gramacy also has a robust academic and clinical research background, beginning in her undergraduate years and continuing through dental school and residency. Her work spans oral medicine, oral health policy, behavioral neuroscience, and periodontology. She has presented her findings at multiple regional and national venues, including the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), the San Francisco Dental Society, and UCSF Research and Clinical Excellence Day. She recently presented at the national Northeastern Implant Symposium, where she lectured on contemporary sinus lift techniques and the evolving criteria for simultaneous implant placement.
Dr. Gramacy worked in the Office of Admissions and Outreach at UCSF and Columbia, gaining extensive, behind-the-scenes insight into the admissions process. Her responsibilities included processing applications for pre-doctoral and post-graduate programs, coordinating official interview days, and managing and leading the 100+ member Student Ambassador Program. These experiences provide her with a clear understanding of what admissions committees value in strong and competitive applicants. She has also served as an interviewer for the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine’s periodontics residency.
As a counselor, Dr. Gramacy is known for her efficiency, clarity, and direct yet supportive coaching style. Students consistently trust her guidance because she understands exactly what admissions committees are looking for and provides tailored, strategic advice that helps applicants present their strongest, most authentic selves. Her combined experience in admissions operations, interview-day leadership, and student mentorship allows her to identify an applicant’s strengths quickly and help them articulate their story with confidence and precision. Students frequently note that her candid feedback, organized approach, and deep insider perspective make the application process smoother, less stressful, and far more successful.
With a comprehensive background in clinical periodontics, academic leadership, multilingual patient care, and research, Dr. Gramacy offers a uniquely informed perspective to guiding applicants through the dental school and dental residency application process. She is committed to helping students present their strongest applications and navigate their path with clarity and confidence.
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