
Undergrad: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Dental School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Before attending dental school, Dr. Yousefi attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he graduated with a degree in biology. He received numerous honors throughout his undergraduate education, including the Bruce McClain Eberhart Scholarship awarded by the UNC Greensboro Department of Biology. He was a member of the Lloyd International Honors College Disciplinary Honors Program and was inducted into the Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society.
Dr. Yousefi also received multiple awards in dental school, including the Hinman Student Research Symposium Award, two Grover C. Hunter Research Fellowships, and several scholarships from the Dental Foundation of North Carolina. Formerly a research assistant at the UNC School of Dentistry, Dr. Yousefi’s work has been published in Frontiers in Immunology and Experimental Gerontology.
Dr. Yousefi has developed particular expertise in oral surgery and prosthodontics, including extractions, removable prosthodontics, and treatment planning. His experience in high-volume clinical environments has strengthened his diagnostic and procedural skills while reinforcing the importance of patient-centered care and attention to detail—qualities he encourages students to demonstrate throughout the admissions process.
As an admissions coach, Dr. Yousefi works closely with pre-dental students to help them build competitive, well-rounded applications. His mentorship focuses on strengthening application narratives, refining personal statements, and preparing students to communicate their motivations for pursuing dentistry in interviews. By combining personalized coaching with real-world clinical perspective, Dr. Yousefi helps applicants present compelling stories that highlight their readiness for dental school.