How would you handle a situation during dental school in which a faculty member rejected an idea you pitched?

"I honestly wouldn't take it personally because I see dental school as a time to learn and grow into a true professional. I would go back and ask for feedback on my idea and be grateful for the feedback. If I still thought it was a great idea, I would review how I explained it, simplify and reorganize the information, and ask for another opportunity to present. I once heard that Walt Disney applied to 302 banks before he got the loan for Disney Land, so I try to remember that success doesn't always happen right away. I would want to know what I did right and what I could improve upon and then learn from the rejection."

Explain to your interviewers that you will take the feedback from the faculty member and learn their perspective. Then, talk about your ability to process the new knowledge and explain how you will take that knowledge and move forward positively.