Some key phrases on Temple University's website include "Professional Practice and Humanistic Care" and "skill and professionalism." The website also states, "Our patient-centered approach to oral healthcare is characterized by compassion, collaboration, and more than a century of experience." Also, "Today we face a reality in which we must harness our skills and knowledge, grit and courage, to face myriad challenges--and succeed."
Research everything you can about their approach to dentistry, and take notes of their keywords, key phrases, and values. Show your interviewers that you embrace similar values when you share your insights into the desired qualities of a successful dentist. This question is an opportunity to give a unique answer, so try to dig deeper than 'strong attention to detail' or 'strong communication skills.'
