Bring models or portfolios for interview?

TODDS2BE · Feb 12, 2005

never heard someone bring tooth models to interview...

clkimmey · Feb 12, 2005

bringing heidi klum to your interview might help. :laugh:

clkimmey · Feb 12, 2005

jk5177 said:
what's heidi kum?

http://www.heidiklum.com/news/default.htm

i hope you're not serious. she's only one of the hottest models ever.

Pianoboe01 · Feb 12, 2005

Yeah, I brought an oboe reedmaking demonstration to all my interviews to show my manual dexterity, and the interviewers were always quite impressed.

TX Hopeful · Feb 12, 2005

clkimmey said:
http://www.heidiklum.com/news/default.htm

i hope you're not serious. she's only one of the hottest models ever.

Hahahahaha...I was thinking the same thing. Hahahahahahaha. By the way, you're avatar is an absolute riot too. Hahahahaha!!!!!!

45540 · Feb 13, 2005

ummm, show up and list what you've done on your application.

Irene010 · Feb 13, 2005

All I brought with me was a pen and notebook for notetaking, if necessary. At one school, I saw a guy show up with a briefcase (I think it was just an accessory, b/c I never once saw him open it). Other than that, I interviewed at 5 schools and I didn't see anyone bring any types of models or demonstrations...most people came empty-handed. If you have something really impressive, I'd say go for it, as long as its relevant. Good luck!

Dr.BadVibes · Feb 13, 2005

Irene010 said:
All I brought with me was a pen and notebook for notetaking, if necessary. At one school, I saw a guy show up with a briefcase (I think it was just an accessory, b/c I never once saw him open it). Other than that, I interviewed at 5 schools and I didn't see anyone bring any types of models or demonstrations...most people came empty-handed. If you have something really impressive, I'd say go for it, as long as its relevant. Good luck!

BADDDDDDDDDddd advice! Bringing tooth models to the interview??? are you serious, joking, or just ******ed?

The interview is not a time for show-and-tell my friend. Wear a suit, look pretty, and show them your pearly whites...that'll impress them more than trying to act like a complete moron with your stupid tooth models.

Irene010 · Feb 13, 2005

Dr.BadVibes said:
BADDDDDDDDDddd advice! Bringing tooth models to the interview??? are you serious, joking, or just ******ed?

The interview is not a time for show-and-tell my friend. Wear a suit, look pretty, and show them your pearly whites...that'll impress them more than trying to act like a complete moron with your stupid tooth models.

Wow, "******ed" is a bit much, don't you think? Just trying to be optimistic...if someone thinks they have a relevant strength that they could possibly draw attention to during the interview (perhaps to provide an example of what was learned in that predental class), as long as they're smart and tactful about it, I highly doubt the interviewer will view them as "******ed" or a "moron."

Kiluminati · Feb 13, 2005

Dr.BadVibes said:
BADDDDDDDDDddd advice! Bringing tooth models to the interview??? are you serious, joking, or just ******ed?

The interview is not a time for show-and-tell my friend. Wear a suit, look pretty, and show them your pearly whites...that'll impress them more than trying to act like a complete moron with your stupid tooth models.

This coming from a guy in the Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity. In other words, his comments don't mean jack!

Qarmonist · Feb 13, 2005

i guess i'll just bring my instrument and play it for them for half and hour and then take out my computer that i also brought and put it together again from scratch in front of their face to show manual dexterity. :laugh:

J/K

Pianoboe01 · Feb 13, 2005

LOL! (Qarmonist). Seriously though, at my Indiana interview, the very first question they asked me was "So did you bring your oboe?" I hadn't (obviously), but I was able to pull up my oboe reed demo and they were quite impressed. Plus we spent pretty much the rest of the interview time chit chatting about music. But in regards to jk's question, if your dental models are small enough to hide in your pocket or something, then bring them. My oboe reed demo was small (it was all hidden either in my pocket or folder). You'd feel goofy (and look ridiculous) walking in to an interview holding them in your hand. But don't whip them out unless they specifically ask you something about that pre-dental workshop (assuming you put it on your app), and if they do ask you about it, then you can pull out your models and give them an idea of exactly what you did.

erbs8908 · Feb 13, 2005

i was gonna wheel in my piano and play some Beethoven. thats fine, right?

Irene010 · Feb 13, 2005

jk5177 said:
Dr. Badvibes:

You are a riot. =) I greatly appreciate a diversity of comments. Quite refreshing.

Dear Irene:

Thanks for you encouragement. Hope you are enjoying your presence on SDN.
You've been here since July, how come you only have 24 posts? I thought you were newly on this site.

For some reason, I used to just kind of browse through the forums. I just recently started posting (maybe like a month ago), and its actually fun (and kind of addicting)! Its awesome to see how much people are willing to help each other out around here...its cool to be part of it.

Pianoboe01 · Feb 13, 2005

erbs8908 said:
i was gonna wheel in my piano and play some Beethoven. thats fine, right?

LOL!

DDS2BE · Feb 13, 2005

Dr.BadVibes said:
BADDDDDDDDDddd advice! Bringing tooth models to the interview??? are you serious, joking, or just ******ed?

The interview is not a time for show-and-tell my friend. Wear a suit, look pretty, and show them your pearly whites...that'll impress them more than trying to act like a complete moron with your stupid tooth models.

Well said DBV :laugh:

Dr.BadVibes · Feb 13, 2005

jk5177 said:
So you think it is like a modeling contest then? Like Miss America? Like Mr. Dentist of the year?

EXACTLY!

dentist_to_be? · Feb 14, 2005

Dr.BadVibes said:
BADDDDDDDDDddd advice! Bringing tooth models to the interview??? are you serious, joking, or just ******ed?

The interview is not a time for show-and-tell my friend. Wear a suit, look pretty, and show them your pearly whites...that'll impress them more than trying to act like a complete moron with your stupid tooth models.

Hahahah... LOL... you want to stand out, but not in a bad way. In one of my interviews, someone brought their dad along, i dont think the director of admissions was that impressed, she definitely gave him a funny look.

But if you have your heart set on bringing it, then I would suggest trying it out at a school that isnt high on your list. See how it goes... if they are really impressed then keep using it.

airvent · Feb 14, 2005

dentist_to_be? said:
Hahahah... LOL... you want to stand out, but not in a bad way. In one of my interviews, someone brought their dad along, i dont think the director of admissions was that impressed, she definitely gave him a funny look.

But if you have your heart set on bringing it, then I would suggest trying it out at a school that isnt high on your list. See how it goes... if they are really impressed then keep using it.

At my Michigan interview we met in a large conference room. In the back of the room there were some parents and a few spouses. It didn't seem too strange. I actually chatted with someone's father about football while i was waiting to be interviewed. Also at BU 2 others brought someone(1 mom and 1 wife).

Most adcoms are parents too, so they understand and likely don't mind at all.

sonya22 · Feb 14, 2005

I would definitely encourage you to take something which demonstrates your manual dexterity. I am into craft-making and I had taken a craftwork of mine...the interviewers were verrrrrrry impressed...not to mention i got selected at all these schools. It helped me more because my PAT score is below average(15), so it really covered that weakness of mine.The very act of taking something refelcts your dedication and sincerity..the thing big or small doesn't count that much.

DDS2BE · Feb 14, 2005

sonya22 said:
I would definitely encourage you to take something which demonstrates your manual dexterity. I am into craft-making and I had taken a craftwork of mine...the interviewers were verrrrrrry impressed...not to mention i got selected at all these schools. It helped me more because my PAT score is below average(15), so it really covered that weakness of mine.The very act of taking something refelcts your dedication and sincerity..the thing big or small doesn't count that much.

Yeah?! How about bring a guitar or an accordion to the interview and play a little quartet for ADCOMs :laugh:

or show 'em some hocus-pocus tricks...

Dental admission is not a hobby contest. It is a serious part of any dental schools admission process and anyone applying should be taking it seriously.

First of all, there are people getting admitted with 13 on PAT section and honestly speaking , not too many dental schools give a flying **** about your PAT section period (unless you score under their cut off line). So if ADCOMs dont care about PAT too much, then what makes you think your silly model or whatever you choose to demonstrate would change anything in terms of being competitive enough for admission?

On the other hand, if you wanna get yourself noticed, why dont you come naked? This will play a significant impression on them and thats for sure :thumbup:

J2AZ · Feb 21, 2005

So did you bring your model teeth or what? You cant start a thread like this and not tell us how your interview went.

anamod · Feb 21, 2005

God dental students are such tools

vertical bite · Feb 22, 2005

erbs8908 said:
i was gonna wheel in my piano and play some Beethoven. thats fine, right?

I am going to bring in a person and kick them in the face until their teeth falls out then I am going to give then a local and do implant surgery in front of the ADCOMS. I plan on taking a dog too that can jump through hoops.

ADCOMS loves puppies !

TOOTH MODELS............................... D O R K S !!!! :laugh:

Dentalist · Feb 22, 2005

jk5177,

I too took the denture course at UCLA, and I was wondering if you used the letter of recommendation from the pre-denture instructor or not. I received one; however, I am reluctant to use this LOR since I got to know the instructor for only three days. Also, I do not know what the instructor exactly wrote on LOR, as he directly sent it to the career center.

Dentalist

jk5177 said:
I logged my tooth dentures around but it was annoying to have to carry it. I should I have busted them out during my UCSF interview when they asked about dental experiences; however I forgot.

When I got to UCLA, they asked me about my manual dexterity, and I asked if they are interested in seeing these models I made. They passed on the chance. They probably know what it looks like since I made these models at the workshops at their school.

Anyway. I'm bring them with me to Columbia this week just in case. Hey. It doesn't hurt.

Literati81 · Feb 23, 2005

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=161763

Similar thread, similar remarks, deja vu, blah blah blah.

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