University of Colorado Dental School Mock Interview

Practice 40 University of Colorado Dental School interview questions covering clinical skills, research interests, and patient care philosophy.

Question 33 of 40

What’s your approach to overcoming academic difficulties?

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It is rarely possible to plan for the difficulties we may face. However, being flexible in your approach and being able to adapt your priorities accordingly should be the aim of your answer. Every dental student faces academic challenges. When suffering a setback, it is essential to not allow your emotions or stress to get the best of you and dictate your behavior and responses. Your admissions interviewer is looking for assurances that you will handle these difficulties with as much emotional intelligence and poise as possible. Discuss your approach in detail and how it has benefitted you in the past.

Rachelle Enns

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.

"When I encountered academic difficulty in the past, I recognized the issue early and approached my professor for additional information or study resources. With these resources, I either increase the time spent reviewing the class material or engage another person to increase my understanding of the topic. For instance, during my biophysical chemistry class this year, I fell behind as we approached the subject of molecular interactions. To ensure my success, I hired a Department of Chemistry tutor. This approach was beneficial, and I gained a much clearer understanding of the subject, which improved my grade. Should I face difficulties while attending dental school, I will not hesitate to seek outside assistance."

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40University of Colorado Interview Questions & Answers

Behavioral

1.What drives your passion for working in the dentistry field?

Behavioral

2.What’s your plan in the event that the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is unable to accept you this year?

Education

3.What would you consider the most pressing issue facing the dental industry today?

Financial

4.What kind of financial plans have you explored or lined up to address our tuition costs and costs of living while attending university?

Experience

5.Illustrate your overall academic performance to date, where have you excelled, and where you’d like to continue to grow.

Behavioral

6.How would you distinguish yourself from the other students who are equally qualified and vying for the same opportunity?

Behavioral

7.What qualities, above all others, should a dentist embody?

Career Goals

8.At the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, we invest in the continual development of our students professionally and personally. How do you plan to invest in your own development?

Experience

9.Tell us about your current GPA.

Communication

10.Are there any questions we can answer for you about the Colorado School of Dental Medicine?

Education

11.Share with us what you know about University of Colorado's School of Dental Medicine and about the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Behavioral

12.Tell us about an area of growth you would like to overcome while attending University of Colorado.

Education

13.What discoveries did you find of particular interest while researching our school?

Behavioral

14.What would you like to tell us about yourself that we wouldn’t know from reading your CV?

Behavioral

15.Share the achievement you’re most proud of from your dental school journey.

Behavioral

16.What are you reading right now?

Behavioral

17.Share with us your experience in and feelings about handling bodily fluids as a dentist.

Experience

18.How would you rank the University of Colorado’s School of Dentistry among the other schools you’ve applied to?

Experience

19.Which dentistry-related media resources do you rely on to stay current?

Behavioral

20.Do you feel supported by your family and friends in your pursuit of a career in dental medicine?

Behavioral

21.Offer us an example where you recently received criticism and feedback. Did you find it useful?

Behavioral

22.Tell us about someone in your life who served as a mentor or source of inspiration.

Behavioral

23.How well do you think you have performed in this interview today?

Behavioral

24.Tell us about a recent emotional setback you experienced and how it impacted your work.

Career Goals

25.Is there an area of specialty in the field of dental medicine that you find of particular interest?

Behavioral

26.Share with us any memorable experiences you’ve had as a dental patient.

Career Goals

27.Is it your goal to own your own dental practice? What appeals to you most about running your own business?

Behavioral

28.What are your thoughts and considerations on the high suicide rate among doctors of dental medicine?

Education

29.How do you feel about the DAT score you received, and can you share that score with us?

Career Goals

30.What are your thoughts and opinions on cases of medical malpractice in the dentistry field, and what is your plan to avoid being in a similar situation?

Experience

31.How would you go about maintaining a consistent academic performance despite the immense workload and expectations you’ll face while attending dental school?

Experience

32.Share your approach to preparing and studying for exams.

Experience

33.What’s your approach to overcoming academic difficulties?

Education

34.What would you consider the primary challenges dentistry will face in the near future?

Behavioral

35.Is there a specific population, community, or demographic you are primarily interested in serving as a dentist?

Experience

36.How do you feel COVID-19 has impacted the dentistry profession over the last couple of years?

Behavioral

37.What motivated you to pursue a career in dentinstry over another medical field?

Education

38.What was the most recent dentistry-related bit of news you read about, and why was it of interest?

Experience

39.Manual dexterity is one of many skills a dentist is required to possess. How do you plan to improve in this regard?

Career Goals

University of Colorado Dental School Mock Interview

What’s your approach to overcoming academic difficulties?

40University of Colorado Interview Questions & Answers

1.What drives your passion for working in the dentistry field?

2.What’s your plan in the event that the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is unable to accept you this year?

3.What would you consider the most pressing issue facing the dental industry today?

4.What kind of financial plans have you explored or lined up to address our tuition costs and costs of living while attending university?

5.Illustrate your overall academic performance to date, where have you excelled, and where you’d like to continue to grow.

6.How would you distinguish yourself from the other students who are equally qualified and vying for the same opportunity?

7.What qualities, above all others, should a dentist embody?

8.At the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, we invest in the continual development of our students professionally and personally. How do you plan to invest in your own development?

9.Tell us about your current GPA.

10.Are there any questions we can answer for you about the Colorado School of Dental Medicine?

11.Share with us what you know about University of Colorado's School of Dental Medicine and about the Anschutz Medical Campus.

12.Tell us about an area of growth you would like to overcome while attending University of Colorado.

13.What discoveries did you find of particular interest while researching our school?

14.What would you like to tell us about yourself that we wouldn’t know from reading your CV?

15.Share the achievement you’re most proud of from your dental school journey.

16.What are you reading right now?

17.Share with us your experience in and feelings about handling bodily fluids as a dentist.

18.How would you rank the University of Colorado’s School of Dentistry among the other schools you’ve applied to?

19.Which dentistry-related media resources do you rely on to stay current?

20.Do you feel supported by your family and friends in your pursuit of a career in dental medicine?

21.Offer us an example where you recently received criticism and feedback. Did you find it useful?

22.Tell us about someone in your life who served as a mentor or source of inspiration.

23.How well do you think you have performed in this interview today?

24.Tell us about a recent emotional setback you experienced and how it impacted your work.

25.Is there an area of specialty in the field of dental medicine that you find of particular interest?

26.Share with us any memorable experiences you’ve had as a dental patient.

27.Is it your goal to own your own dental practice? What appeals to you most about running your own business?

28.What are your thoughts and considerations on the high suicide rate among doctors of dental medicine?

29.How do you feel about the DAT score you received, and can you share that score with us?

30.What are your thoughts and opinions on cases of medical malpractice in the dentistry field, and what is your plan to avoid being in a similar situation?

31.How would you go about maintaining a consistent academic performance despite the immense workload and expectations you’ll face while attending dental school?

32.Share your approach to preparing and studying for exams.

33.What’s your approach to overcoming academic difficulties?

34.What would you consider the primary challenges dentistry will face in the near future?

35.Is there a specific population, community, or demographic you are primarily interested in serving as a dentist?

36.How do you feel COVID-19 has impacted the dentistry profession over the last couple of years?

37.What motivated you to pursue a career in dentinstry over another medical field?

38.What was the most recent dentistry-related bit of news you read about, and why was it of interest?

39.Manual dexterity is one of many skills a dentist is required to possess. How do you plan to improve in this regard?

40.What are your plans to improve the dental profession?