Practice 40 University of Colorado Dental School interview questions covering clinical skills, research interests, and patient care philosophy.
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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.
This question is an icebreaker. It's intended to lower your guard and get you to open up, offering the interviewer insight into your passions, hobbies, and interests. The interviewers would like to know you apart from what is written on your CV and school transcripts. They want to get to know you and the strength of your character. Gaining insights into your personality will help them determine the likelihood that you'll thrive in their educational environment and see your studies through to the completion of your degree. At the end of your response, remember to connect the factors you discuss and how they will ensure that you are a determined student who will stop at nothing to fulfill your pursuits as a future dentist.

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 top-of-the-game as a provider."

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