What questions do you have for us about our dental school program and university?

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You must come to your interview prepared with questions for the interviewers on the dental school program you are interviewing with and the university itself. Having prepared questions shows the interview panel that you are keenly interested in what they do at this university and how it will prepare you for success in your future in practice.

Remember that people like to talk about what they know! Having insightful questions prepared sets the stage for the interviewers to tell you many important and helpful details about their process and educational facility. Keep the majority of your question academically related. Asking too much about the culture, social life, and extra-curricular activities may cause you to appear unfocused.

"I would love to learn more about this university from your perspective. What do you feel is the biggest competitive edge this school has over its competitors? I'd also love to hear about any famed alumni from this program and how your dental school prepared them for future success."

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"To the dean: what inspired you to make the transition from practicing dentistry to now being in education?

Can you tell me about some of the exciting opportunities I could take advantage of, should I attend your school?

To the student: what's the biggest adjustment you had to make for dental school?

Would an iPad be sufficient enough for dental school?"

Rachelle's Feedback

These are nice, specific questions. I have offered a slight revision to help with clarity.

"Question to the Dean: What inspired you to make the transition from practicing dentistry to now educating future dentists? Can you tell me about some of the educational opportunities I could take advantage of, should I attend your school?

Question to dentistry student: What was the most significant adjustment you had to make when initially adjusting to the demands of dental school? Would an iPad be sufficient technology for the demands of research, projects, and assignments? If not, what technology or tools would you recommend?"

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"What have you seen most D1 students struggle with throughout their first year of dental school? What would D1 students say is the one thing they wish they would've known before beginning dental school?"

Rachelle's Feedback

These questions are fantastic - great thinking! The answers you receive will be beneficial as you prepare for your first year.

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"What are you looking for in a student getting into your program?
What do you think most students find difficult to endure in your program?
Do students get any instructions from the staff to get board-certified?
What does a typical day for a Prosthodontic residency student look like?"