Interview Skills DeepDive - Dental
This package is for all things interviews. As many dental schools use different formats for their interviews, this package is fully customizable to your target programs. - Background: In a preliminary 30-45 min. meeting, I will assess your current interview skills and identify strengths and areas of improvement. We’ll also talk briefly about your candidacy/application as a whole. - Response Prep: We will collaboratively brainstorm and polish your responses to common dental school interview questions, ensuring that your answers are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to specific programs. I’ll provide guidance on effectively communicating your passion for dentistry and the personal qualities that make you an ideal candidate. All interview styles: We'll will preppare for Traditional one-on-one interviews, MMI interivewes, Group interviews and SJTs (Kira, CASPer.) Following each, I’ll provide detailed feedback on your performance, addressing areas such as clarity of communication, body language, tone, and overall presentation. - Refining Responses and Building Confidence: Based on the feedback from our mock interviews, we will refine your responses and work on any areas that need improvement. We’ll also go through exercises for building confidence and managing interview anxiety.
What's included
Interviews can be intimidating but they need not be. I will walk you through the basic dental school interview questions, and explain how even simple questions can become an opportunity for you to shine. You will master everything from the generic questions ("tell me about yourself,") to the complicated ("how do you feel about the idea of universal dental insurance?")
- An understanding of all type dental school interview basics (one-on-one, MMI, Group, SJTs) , and how to read each situation.
- A confidence in the quality of your answers.
- The ability to handle any curveball question with professionalism and a quality response.
- Develop a poise and maturity that will underscore your candidacy.
Meet your expert
Ellen W.
Expert Coach | Former Dean at Fordham, Columbia | 101+ Happy Students
I have had the privilege of contributing to admissions and pre-health programs at renowned institutions. My career began at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where I rose to the position of Director of Admissions, and was a voting member of the admissions committee. I gained invaluable insights into the intricate admissions processes and played a pivotal role in selecting candidates for one of the nation's premier dental programs. Building on this foundation, I transitioned to theColumbia University the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, as Assistant Dean in Here, I focused exclusively on the unique needs of non-traditional students, providing guidance and support to individuals pursuing careers in healthcare via non-traditional pathways. Recognizing my passion for fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals, I then took on the role of Assistant Dean at Fordham University, where I played a vital role in expanding the Prehealth Program. In this capacity, I worked closely with traditional students, helping them develop comprehensive profiles both inside and outside the classroom. My commitment lies in the holistic development of students, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also the cultivation of qualities that make well-rounded healthcare professionals. Throughout my career, I have been a dedicated advocate for students, leveraging my expertise to guide them through the int we ricate processes of admissions and program development.
