Practice 40 NSU dental school interview questions covering clinical reasoning, patient care philosophy, and ethical scenarios.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewing team at Nova Southeastern University's College of Dental Medicine may ask a few questions about your future career plans during your time with them. They like to know this because it is an essential component of the training path of a student during dental school.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My ultimate goal would be to open my own practice one day, as I want to control the prices of my services and provide affordable dentistry services to the community I was born and raised in. I have an entrepreneurial spirit, and I feel that opening my own practice would scratch that itch."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
When answering this question, be honest about your plans and desire for your career path. If you are unsure of your future career path at this time, that is okay. Just be open and honest with your interviewing team.

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