Our pediatric dentistry residency can be incredibly stressful and demanding on our residents. How do you manage high amounts of stress?

"I handle stress very well. When you call my references, they will attest to this fact. When I faced the daily stresses of dental school, I focused on the task at hand each moment and made sure to not get distracted. Staying on deadline is very helpful. I also use tools like Google calendar and OneNote to juggle many activities at once. While I plan on dedicating myself to my dreams for the next two years, I know that leaving work at work and taking the time to recharge with family and friends is important as well and I won't forget to do that as a resident with your program."

Talk to the interviewers about your ability to manage pressure while remaining professional. The best way to do this is by thoroughly discussing the tactics you used to manage the day-to-day stress in dental school. Describing the tactics you used and providing proof that they worked throughout your dental school will assure your interviewers that you will come to their program ready to succeed.