What do they ask in GPR interviews?

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What kind of questions should I expect?

 

[setdoc7]

1. Why are you doing a GPR?
2. What are your strong points...list 5
3. What are your weak points...list 5
4. Example of something which took planning and determination that you have accomplished
5. Random question to see if you think on your feet.
6. Explanation for any academic blemishes
7. Future plans

Questions from applicants

That's how my interview runs

 

[rarm1]

1. Why are you doing a GPR?
2. What are your strong points...list 5
3. What are your weak points...list 5
4. Example of something which took planning and determination that you have accomplished
5. Random question to see if you think on your feet.
6. Explanation for any academic blemishes
7. Future plans

Questions from applicants

That's how my interview runs

We do the same.
We generally start with asking the student to us us about themselves, their outside interests- this hopefully gets them to relax.
we also ask about outside the classroom activities - like research, volunteering, special dental projects, help missions.

Biggest suggest - be your self
PASS of interviews:
P- Presentation - look good, present with a wide awake rested appearance
A- Attitude – show you are interested, read the material about the
program, ask questions, show that you are willing to work
S- Scholarship – show you are qualified, explain your record (if any problems)
S- Skills – any special skills you have used like trips to tx patients,
volunteer clinics, Special programs you attended/gave,
foreign languages you speak.

that is some ideas

 

[maha08]

We do the same.
We generally start with asking the student to us us about themselves, their outside interests- this hopefully gets them to relax.
we also ask about outside the classroom activities - like research, volunteering, special dental projects, help missions.

Biggest suggest - be your self
PASS of interviews:
P- Presentation - look good, present with a wide awake rested appearance
A- Attitude – show you are interested, read the material about the
program, ask questions, show that you are willing to work
S- Scholarship – show you are qualified, explain your record (if any problems)
S- Skills – any special skills you have used like trips to tx patients,
volunteer clinics, Special programs you attended/gave,
foreign languages you speak.

that is some ideas

Hi,

thank you so much for your cooperation, I have one question regarding the interview : do you agree with mentioning of my plan after the GPR such as Perio board ?? or it is better not to mention that.

 

[conniec]

I am on the Resident Selection Committe for Christiana Care in Wilmington DE, a hospital based GPR program. My comments relate to me & our residency in particular, but are likely common for other programs as well.

Common questions: "Tell us about yourself. What are your strenghts/weaknesses? What are you looking for in a residency program? Why did you apply to our program? "

The interviewers (I believe) are looking for a confident individual, not cocky, with a good solid foundation of dentistry and the ability to work independently. Good board scores (above 80), good class rank & good gpa's are all important, but we really look for candidates who will work well with others (we're a 10 resident program!)--not necessarily the #1 student from the class.

Dr. Connie Cicorelli

 

[conniec]

I think it's fine and advisable to talk about your post-residency plans, if asked about it! Remember to be honest & open!
Dr. Connie Cicorelli