dental school Interview questions to ask at the end of the interview
Pre-Dental Student:
My Response:
1. How many of the students from the graduating classes go on to do private practice? Residency? Military? Academics? This would really open a potentially good discussion.
2. How does this school prepare students for private practice? Non-profit health centers? The interviewer will probably talk about clinical experiences available to students. Ask if they offer business classes or the opportunity to earn a dual degree in business.
3. I read that your school offers Residencies A, B and C. How much exposure do predoctural students have to experience the specialties?
4. What sort of technology seen in some private practice offices can be seen in the student clinics? This includes things like CAD/CAM milling machines, digital intraoral scanners, 3D printers...
5. How much interprofessionalism occurs between the dental students and other medical students? Remember, the mouth is part of the entire body. It is definitely important to know how to communicate with other medical professional students so that in the "real world" you'll be able to discuss cases.
I would limit it two questions. More than this and it becomes less about the interviewer getting to know you. These questions are open-ended, meaning that they will help to begin a conversation.
2. How does this school prepare students for private practice? Non-profit health centers? The interviewer will probably talk about clinical experiences available to students. Ask if they offer business classes or the opportunity to earn a dual degree in business.
3. I read that your school offers Residencies A, B and C. How much exposure do predoctural students have to experience the specialties?
4. What sort of technology seen in some private practice offices can be seen in the student clinics? This includes things like CAD/CAM milling machines, digital intraoral scanners, 3D printers...
5. How much interprofessionalism occurs between the dental students and other medical students? Remember, the mouth is part of the entire body. It is definitely important to know how to communicate with other medical professional students so that in the "real world" you'll be able to discuss cases.
I would limit it two questions. More than this and it becomes less about the interviewer getting to know you. These questions are open-ended, meaning that they will help to begin a conversation.
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