QUESTION 14 OF 30

How does your family feel about you pursuing oral surgery residency training? Do they support your career choice?

Four to six years of oral surgery residency training is a journey that will require a great deal of time and attention on your part. Your interviewers know that this, more often than not, requires a great support system from their residents' families and loved ones. They pose this question to hear that you would have the necessary support for your heavy and challenging workload in the coming years as part of their program.

"My family is incredibly proud of me for attending dental school and pursuing residency training. My fiance understands what this commitment will entail and is very supportive of this pursuit. She has a great remote job and can work from anywhere in the country."

Discuss a bit about your family, such as anyone who lives near you or how your family expresses their excitement for your career. You can also mention anyone in your family who may have had a similar path in dentistry. Talk about the support your spouse/significant other/kids will be for you as an oral surgery resident.

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How does your family feel about you pursuing oral surgery residency training? Do they support your career choice?

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