Dental Residency Mock Interview
Master 30 Dental Residency interview questions covering clinical cases, research experience, and program fit.
Question 22 of 30
Have you applied to any other dental residency programs?
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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 application and match process for a dental residency program is a transparent process in which all parties know how the system works. The intent of this question is to hear where you rank their program on your list of desirable training programs, especially if they find you to be one of their top candidates.
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.
"Knowing that my dream of becoming an Orthodontist is about to become a reality, I tried to keep my options open in the application process and reached out to what I felt were the top programs for my needs. I strongly desire to remain on the east coast close to family. With that in mind and knowing I wanted a top-ranked school, I have also applied to Montefiore Medical Center and the University of Maryland programs. Considering what I know about each program and what I learned today, your program remains at the top of my list for a match."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Be honest and upfront with your interviewers about the other programs that you applied to and interviewed with. Don't hesitate to let your interviewers know that their program sits near the top of your wish list and talk about why from a personal and professional level.
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