Secondary App Trick Question

[Chris125]

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I am filling out the secondary app for UPenn and the question "what interests you most in dentistry as well as what interests you the least?" is giving me some trouble. Are they looking for something general like "I find it fulfilling to work with my hands" or something more specific like "I enjoy blah blah procedure, etc."? Also, what can you possibly say in response to what you like least about dentistry without raising any red flags? Any advice?

 

[edkNARF]

I think the answer to this question is different for everbody. After speaking to my feloow classmates, everybody had different answers to this question. What interests YOU the most, and the least about dentistry?

 

[Sprgrover]

I think the answer to this question is different for everbody. After speaking to my feloow classmates, everybody had different answers to this question. What interests YOU the most, and the least about dentistry?

Exactly. Be honest, but not to a fault (such as saying you like the money but hate teeth). In regards to specifics versus large generalizations, that is up to you. What can you say without shooting yourself in the foot? How about the fact that you can't carry on a conversations very well while working on patients (rubber dams, go figure...).

 

[Chris125]

Thanks for the advice. I would only write something that's genuine (interviewers can often sniff out insincerities), but I need to choose my words carefully. I do hate the fact that the patient's mouths are filled with dental appliances during the limited time you have to spend with them....creates a challenge in establishing a good relationship. Thanks Sprgrover.

 

[USUaggie]

I'm least interested about being in one office all day. Most of my jobs have been outside and I really enjoy it, and even as a student you get a change of scenery in different classes.

 

[jk5177]

To get more answer out of your question, I also suggest you to do a search.

Also, I think rarely anybody would say "I love looking at teeth all day long for the next 30 years." I could be wrong. However, most of the dentist I've talked to mentioned boredom in the profession, and this is true for any profession, even doctors. The joy of the work seems to come from working with people, involve in teaching, dental societies, and community services.