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My best advice is to be yourself. I interviewed with 5 different programs this cycle, and they were all very different vibes. Most program directors are trying to select a class that will work well together and with the current residents, and you really have no idea what they're like until you meet them. It honestly feels like a first date. If you've gotten interviews, then you're qualified, it's more of a matter of where you will fit to succeed. Also, it doesn't hurt to read up on the program's research - it gives you a better idea of what they may ask you. Most of my interviews ended up talking about pets, things to do in the city, and just joking around. Others were tough, pointed, and stiff questions - but those programs also felt that way. I copied most of the following list from post #53, but have added in some other questions I was asked.
Why endodontics? (this was asked by almost everyone)
Tell me about your experiences since dental school
Tell me a little about yourself?
Why did you want to be a dentist?
What differentiates you from other candidates? Why should we select you over the others? Be careful not to throw others under the bus since you really don't know them well enough to make that assessment.
What would make you a good resident?
3 strengths
3 weakness
Give me an example of teamwork?
How will you contribute to our program? What can you bring to the table?
Do you handle criticism well?
Tell me about a recent failure and how you handled it?
Are you a member of the AAE?
Why do you want to be board certified?
What is your greatest success? Failure?
What is your least/favorite aspect of treatment?
What makes you think you will succeed in residency?
How is your time management?
What kind of endo will you like (NSRCT, SRCT, retreat)?
Are you involved in a study club?
What endodontic systems do you use?
What kind of cases do you do?
Any last minute comments?
What are some qualities that you have that would set you apart as a good resident?
Tell us about a time you had a disagreement with someone.
Why do you want to do Endo?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
If you could go to dinner with anyone in history who would it be and why?
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
How will you take care of the underserved community?
Are you active in organized dentistry?
Tell us about your research experience.
What questions do you have about the program?
What are some qualities that you have that would set you apart as a good resident?
Tell us about a time you had a disagreement with someone.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
If you could go to dinner with anyone in history who would it be and why?
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
How will you take care of the underserved community?
Are you active in organized dentistry?
Tell us about your research experience.
What questions do you have about the program?
No one asked for a portfolio of cases. It honestly would have seemed pretty pretentious to bring one, but maybe some programs do that.
Link: endodontic residency 2021 application
Link: endodontic residency 2021 application
Thank you for sharing this Doc!
