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Pediatric Dentistry Residency Mock Interview

35 Pediatric Dentistry Residency Interview Questions and Answer Examples to Help You Prepare for Your Residency Interviews.

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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."

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

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pediatric Dentistry Residency job interview.

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

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Many studies have been conducted in recent years that prove dental residency training has a high level of stress and burnout. This is especially true in pediatric residencies The long hours and learning materials packed into a short period can take their toll, and your interviewers want to know that you would have the tools in place to work through the heavy workload and stressful times if you were to match into their program.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 2nd, 2022

      How to Answer

      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.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 2nd, 2022

      Answer Example

      "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."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 2nd, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I try to manage stress by taking one thing at a time. I try to focus on what is directly ahead rather than all the things that still need to be done or that could go wrong. This helped me as I planned LSU's GKAS. This was a large event for the school and with that, a lot of pressure was on me to make it succeed. With a little road map, I focused on taking it one step at a time and successfully planned a great event."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      This is a good example that reinforces your skillsets. Do you engage in any hobbies or interests outside of work that help you de-stress, refocus, and recharge?
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