When a problem comes up in your pediatric dentistry residency training that requires a quick solution, how will you respond?

"If it was a problem that I was confident in my own skills to handle, I would take quick action. Having trained at one of the top dental schools in the country, I feel very confident in my abilities surrounding any patient issues that would surface as a resident with your program. If needed, I wouldn't hesitate to quickly seek advice from a faculty member or precepting dentist if needed because a second set of eyes is always helpful."

Problem-solving skills take practice, experience, and confidence. Walk the interviewers through your process when it comes to making quick decisions. Perhaps you go with a gut feeling. Maybe you have read case studies that you lean on in these instances. As a resident in training, you'll also want to let your interviewers know that you would always look for advice from faculty.