LECOM School of Dental Medicine at Bradenton
Bradenton, FL
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 36% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about strengths and weaknesses, experiences with failure and overcoming obstacles, motivations for pursuing dentistry, favorite books or recent reads, handling ethical dilemmas, community service involvement, and reflections on personal characteristics and career aspirations. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, potentially indicating a nondisclosure agreement requirement during interviews.
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What is one change that you will have to do going from undergrad to dental school
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What is one thing you would highlight and one thing you would erase about your application
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Why dentistry
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how did you get exposed to dentistry, what is your experience with dentistry, and why dentistry?
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what is a failure you have experienced and how did you overcome it?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at LECOM School of Dental Medicine at Bradenton discussed a wide range of topics including personal values, ethical dilemmas, and professional scenarios. The interview format may have been an MMI, as some responses hinted at a nondisclosure agreement. Common themes included discussing role models, handling difficult patient scenarios, sharing personal quirks, and addressing financial aspects of dental education and practice.
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tell me about your pets and their teeth.
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N/A
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What would make your favorite villain a good dentist?
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what book did you read recently and why did you read it and how was it?
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Who is your role model?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at LECOM School of Dental Medicine at Bradenton discussed various personal and ethical scenarios, along with inquiries about dentistry motivations and experiences. Some responses indicated an MMI format, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement, while others highlighted the importance of preparedness for questions related to personal qualities and professional challenges.
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if you were on an island what 3 items would you bring?
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N/A
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If you could have dinner with one fictional character from a book or movie, who would it be?
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A patient come in for treatment, but refuses to get an XRAY, how do you handle it?
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why dentistry
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $301 and $400.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Tampa International Airport (TPA)
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tampa---cheaper to fly into tampa and rent a car
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United
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This is during the pandemic so I was fortunate to be interviewed over zoom.
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Tampa International Airport (TPA), but you can also go to SRQ.
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Tampa International Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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wyngate
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marriot bonvoy
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comfort inn
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Wingate
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This is during the pandemic so I was fortunate to be interviewed over zoom.
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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use the lecom school code when boking to get a huge discount
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Very nice accomodations with friendly staff
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as SDN, practicing commonly asked questions, researching the school's website, and reviewing information provided prior to the interview. Many also engaged in mock interviews with friends or professionals and sought advice from current students or professionals in the field.
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SDN questions, reaching out to people who have interviewed, and saying my responses aloud.
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SDN, mirror practice
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SDN
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prepared answers for the most commonly asked question
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Reading questions on SDN, reviewing the materials they sent prior.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, supportive and passionate faculty, and the hands-on clinical experience offered by the program. Many also appreciated the relaxed and friendly atmosphere during interviews, the emphasis on practical learning through problem-based learning, and the opportunities for community outreach and establishing clubs.
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The upgraded lab looked nice and the faculty were great.
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how hands on the faculty is
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Facilities were very nice
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Tuition, location
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Very friendly interviewers
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly concerned about feeling rushed in the interview process, the emphasis on project-based learning, lack of personal interaction during interviews, disorganization, limited campus facilities, faculty impressions, and the newness of the school without a track record. Suggestions included providing more personal interview experiences, diversifying the curriculum focus beyond general dentistry, and addressing concerns about the school's for-profit nature and potential impact on the quality of education.
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Felt rushed. Entire day was spent in a tiny conference room for 25+ people
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curriculum, interview on zoom while in person
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Group interview. Was just very unpersonal and sometimes students would accidentally talk over one another
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the questions were not something you can usually prepare for, some of them were imo a little weird.
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They were quite disorganized.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the soap carving activity, the format of the group interview, and the emphasis on being well-prepared and relaxed. Suggestions included practicing more, being aware of the interview format, and staying true to oneself while also being engaging and prepared.
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That there is a soap carving activity
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it would be a few questions, and different groups get different questions
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To watch more tv/movies apparently. jk. I wasnt sure if it was closed or open file. I thought it was open file but then a student ambassador said it was closed file
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PRACTICE MORE!
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That the interview was NOT stressful at all. Everyone was super friendly.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the school to be a good option with a relaxed interview process and a focus on group dynamics. Some expressed concerns about aspects like the PBL curriculum and lack of scholarship programs, but overall, many were impressed by the facilities and faculty, making it a desirable choice for dental school.
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i think its a great school that will prepare you for the real world
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Did not enjoy. One interviewer clearly did not want to be there and showed their displeasure in front of the candidates. Students did not seem very happy either.
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decent school
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Dont be the very first person to go every time but def dont be the very last person to go every time. Try to be in the first 3/4.
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Seems like a great option. Lots of clinical hours, PBL definitely has its pro's and con's, if interview during COVID, sit in a comfortable chair because 5 hours of zoom will make your back hurt if you dont.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office improve communication throughout the application process, including providing timely updates on acceptance timelines and being more transparent about interview logistics. They also recommend offering amenities like coffee and water for interviewees and streamlining the application system to prevent errors or delays.
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i wish they could update applicants who have interviewed as to when they will be accepting more students
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Please continue to conduct zoom interviews even after the pandemic, it is not only eco friendly, it also saves a lot more money.
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nothing
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Ya'll need to do implement same day CAD-CAM crown milling. I saw that while I was shadowing and I want to do it in my future practice.
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Emphasize the experience the students gets more than the project based learning, although that is very important too.
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