Before your dental school MMI interview, research the diversity and inclusion webpage of the program and institution you are interviewing with. This research will prepare you to discuss their philosophies.

The best way to answer a question on diversity and inclusion is to speak from the heart of your own experiences. As you discuss your experiences working closely with and alongside others from a different background than you, highlight how learning from others and seeing things in a new way has helped you become a better person, student, and future dentist in practice. Be sure to touch on how you've familiarized yourself with the institution's DE&I policies and how you hold the same values for yourself, both now and in your dental career.

"A distinct focus on diversity for a dental program is important to provide a great learning environment and practical real-world experience. I love that your program considers all aspects of diversity among its candidates, including where they were raised, family educational history, financial status, and ethnic background. I look forward to committing myself to a culturally rich dental school environment like yours. Because of my upbringing in a large urban setting, I had friends from all corners of the globe, and I feel very fortunate to have had this real-life experience. I feel comfortable in any educational or work setting, and I think this will be especially beneficial when I begin seeing patients in clerkships."