Gerald Stuart Lipshutz D.D.S. ’89

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To master more than one discipline at a time requires a rare measure of brilliance. In the case of Gerald Stuart Lipshutz, that brilliance has been his hallmark from his earliest days as a UCLA student. Entering the University after an extraordinary undergraduate career, Lipshutz quickly distinguished himself in both the School of Dentistry and the Graduate Division program in Oral Biology. His work reflected a remarkable combination of intellect and imagination, resulting in his number-one ranking in the Dental School, with the highest number of Exceptional Performance Reports the school has ever issued. Accompanying his superior academic performance has been a succession of scholarships, grants and awards. Within the community, he has regularly contributed his time and expertise to help others. He has volunteered at dental clinics, providing care for the indigent and has served on various committees, task forces and workshops within the School of Dentistry. For the past year, he has also been the Dental School’s student body president. Graduation will be a turning point for Lipschutz, but not as the culmination of his academic pursuits. He plans to go on to medical school, where he will continue doing what he does best – excelling at his studies and using his knowledge and skill to enhance the lives of everyone he meets.