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.
As Nova University's College of Dental Medicine considers many great applicants for their program, the interviewers would like to know you apart from what is written on your CV and school transcripts. Your answer will help them see if you are a match for their culture, values, and the entire team at their program.

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.
"I am an avid marathon runner and have traveled to 10 countries in the last three years to compete in various races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit. I believe my competitive nature will benefit me as a dental student and future dentist. I will have a consistent drive to deliver my best work while showing an innate need to remain at the top of the game as a provider."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
How you answer this question is up to you. Remember that you are not obligated to discuss personal matters such as your relationship status. Stick with a couple of interesting facts to show the interviewers at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine that you are a real person, too. Your answer should be unique so that you are a memorable candidate! At the end of your response, remember to connect the factors you discuss and how they will ensure that you are a stellar dental student and future dentist.

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