Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.

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As they consider many great candidates to join the dentistry program, one piece of the candidate evaluation that your interviewers will be conducting is a personal fit with the culture and team at their institution. To gauge this, your interviewers will ask a few questions to get to know who you are as a person.

You are not obligated to discuss personal matters such as your relationship status. Stick with some fun facts to show the interviewers that you are a real person.

Your answer should be unique so that you are a memorable candidate. For example, you might share that you enjoy beat-boxing or making origami swans. Be prepared for the interviewers to ask you to perform any unique skill you discuss on the spot when possible! (This will make you unforgettable!)

"I am an avid marathon runner and have traveled to 10 countries in the last three years to compete in various races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit. I find a healthy mind and body help me prepare and be my best in the classroom."

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"I am a very empathetic person, and I always seek ways to help and better those around me. At the same time, I would enjoy owning my own practice as well, which makes me lean more on the dental field instead."

Stephanie's Feedback

Your response clearly outlines your empathy and interest in the dental field. However, since this question is specifically asking for information that is not on your CV, I would suggest incorporating a specific example into your response, as this is the interviewer's opportunity to really get to know you. Do you have a hobby, personal interest, or anecdote that illustrates your empathy? This would be a great time to share that. A specific example is much more likely to stand out in the mind of the person who is interviewing you.