NU Manila Partners with Urban Smiles to Expand Internship Opportunities
In photo:
Sitted (L-R) Ms. Reina Rose Gulmatico (AVP for Academic Services), Dr. Arlene Trillanes (VP for Operations), Ms. Paula Chua (HR Manager of Urban Smiles) and Mr. James Aaron Lumabas (Chief of Staff/Business Development of Urban Smiles).
Standing (L-R) Mr. Christopher Manlapaz (Porgram Chair of NU BS Tourism ), Dr Nick Guzman (Dean, College of Dentistry), Dr. Rhovee Joy Rafon (Program Chair, Dentistry), Ms. Emeliza Yabut (Dean, College of Computing and Information Technology), Ms. Maria Louella Sta Maria (Director, Academic Internship and Placement Office), Mr. Dan Jeward Rubis (Porgam Chair, BSBA) and Engr. Joshua Shem Barachina (Internship Coordinator, College of Engineering)
The NU Manila Academic Internship and Placement Office (AIPO) successfully spearheaded the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for internship collaboration with Urban Smiles Dental Clinic, further enhancing the university’s commitment to industry-based learning and student career readiness.
The MOA signing formalized the partnership between NU Manila and Urban Smiles, one of the country’s leading dental clinics known for its commitment to modern dental care and patient-centered services. The agreement aims to provide NU Manila students with hands-on internship opportunities in a professional setting, allowing them to gain valuable exposure and experience aligned with their academic training.
This new partnership gives NU Manila students—especially those in health and allied sciences—a valuable chance to gain real-world clinical experience. It also shows the university’s strong commitment to building partnerships that help students grow and prepare for their future careers.
Together with Urban Smiles, NU Manila is creating more spaces for student growth. 
