What role do you feel most comfortable taking on in a team-based environment?

"Through my undergraduate program and dental school, I was usually the 'ideas person' in team projects and let others take the lead in delegating work. As an introvert, being a leader has never come naturally but my time in the clinic as a dental student really helped boost my confidence. As a pediatric dentistry resident with your program, I really look forward to gaining more confidence in leading teams of hygienists and assistants prior to going into practice."

If you tend to naturally take the lead on a team, you can let the interviewer know, but avoid sounding overbearing. If you usually like to generate new ideas and allow someone else to execute them, share your creative side but express that you prefer for others to take the lead. No matter which route you take to show your best level of comfort, make sure that you don't pigeonhole yourself into only being one type of team player during your time as a resident.