University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Dental School Interview Questions
Go Back1. What academic achievement are you most proud of on your journey to dental school?
2. What questions do you have for us about University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?
3. When you encounter academic difficulty, how do you react?
4. Detroit Mercy Dental offers numerous graduate programs. Which specialty interests you the most and why?
5. When you become a dentist, how will you improve the profession?
6. Is there a specific population you would like to assist when you become a dentist?
7. Do you have aspirations to own your own practice in the future? What appeals to you about business ownership?
8. What do you know about the mission, vision, and values of The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?
9. In your opinion, what is the most concerning topic facing the dental industry today?
10. How has COVID-19 and other pandemics of the past impacted the dentistry profession?
11. What major issues do you think dentistry will face a decade into the future?
12. If accepted to Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, do you plan to take advantage of our Alumni Mentor Program?
13. University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry exercises strong discernment when accepting students. What will you do next if you are not accepted into our dentistry program this cycle?
14. Which dentistry related newspapers, journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new dental discoveries, and current events?
15. Take us through your approach to studying for exams.
16. What research did you conduct on our school before choosing to apply to University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?
17. Why should we accept you over another dentistry student with the same qualifications?
18. What other dental schools have you applied to and where does University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry rank?
19. There is a high suicide rate among dentists. How do you feel about this fact and how do you plan on remaining grounded during your career?
20. Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.
21. Have you ever had significant dental work? Tell me about your experience as a patient. What made it memorable?
22. Dental school is expensive and fees can be upward of $100K per year. Do you have a financial plan to cover Detroit Mercy Dental's tuition and fees?
23. Who is your greatest inspiration or mentor on your path to becoming a dental professional?
24. Whether it is a personal interest or preferred academic specialty, Detroit Mercy Dental has a variety of student groups available to join. Which group captures your interest the most?
25. Attending our dental program will be one of your most significant professional and personal challenges. Do you have a healthy support system to encourage you through this chapter?
26. What do you know about Detroit Mercy Dental commitment to diversity, and are you prepared to succeed in our diverse community?
27. Tell us about your overall academic performance, so far. Where have you excelled, and where could you improve?
28. Talk to us about your DAT score.
29. Why are you choosing dentistry over other medical professions?
30. How do you plan to cope with the immense workload and expectations of attending dental school?