Practice 40 Western University dental school interview questions covering clinical judgment, 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.
The admissions team at Western University's School of Dental Medicine knows that the perfect student does not exist. They pose this question to ensure that you are aware of your weaknesses and have the wherewithal to admit to them and seek improvement during your time in dental school.

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 believe I could improve my written communication skills as I tend to be longer-winded than I would like to be at times in written communications. I enrolled in a week-long workshop this summer, intending to become a more succinct written communicator. I hope to gain skills in this workshop that I can continue to utilize during my time as a dental student and in practice down the road."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
As you answer a question like this, you want to ideally pick a weakness that is not a core skill for your success as a dentistry student. You can be candid in your answer, recognizing that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. Your interviewers know that a candidate who admits no weakness is either not self-aware or trying to hide something. Be sure to have an action plan to improve this weakness as a dental student.

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