University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston School of Dentistry
Houston, TX
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ 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 respondents rank this school above 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 personal qualities like influences, strengths, weaknesses, unique attributes, ways of handling stress, and reasons for choosing a specific school or career path. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, which may involve a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked during the interview process.
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Tell me about yourself
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Who is your biggest influencer?
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Why dentistry?
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What are 3 or 4 words that describe you?
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What do you do for fun?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston School of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics, including undergrad challenges, future goals, involvement in organizations, and personal characteristics. The interview format might have been an MMI based on references to nondisclosure agreements, while common questions revolved around academic experiences, personal development, and reasons for pursuing dentistry.
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Did you interview at other schools?
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Which undergrad course was the most difficult for you and why?
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Do you do any activities to improve your dexterity or fine motor skills?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 20?
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What kind of organizations would you like to get involved with at the school?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston School of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal strengths and weaknesses, challenges faced, and views on ethics in the medical field. Some respondents mentioned a focus on MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, hinting at the possibility of encountering questions related to these areas during the interview process.
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If you could go back and change something what would you change and why?
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If I may ask, would you tell me a time when you faced an ethical issue?
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Tell me about an ethical situation you have faced and how did you resolve it?
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What can you bring to the table that is different than other students?
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Tell me about a time that you overcame a challenge and explain how you did so.
🤝 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 1 person.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open 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 Faculty member
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 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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none
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N/A
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IAH
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Hob
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HOU
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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Residence Inn
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Renassaince
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Holiday Inn medical center
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Holiday Inn - Medical Center
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Hilton ~ 140.00 per nite but worth it.
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 good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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Amazing and super close to the school
✅ 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 their interviews by utilizing resources such as SDN for feedback and sample questions, conducting mock interviews, reviewing their application materials, and researching the school's website. They also practiced answering common interview questions, discussed with friends and family, and made a list of questions to ask during the interview.
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SDN, mock interviews
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SDN interview feedback.
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SDN questions, mock interviews, review of my application materials
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SDN, pep talk stuff liked TED Talk video(s)
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Wrote down my strengths and weaknesses and tried to think of good questions prior to the day of the interview.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the school, the enthusiasm and passion of faculty members like Dr. Pierpont, the sense of community among students, the upcoming improvements in facilities and technology, as well as the emphasis on collaboration and support within the student body. They also highlighted the top-notch equipment, the family-like atmosphere, and the emphasis on hands-on experience and community service.
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How nice and friendly everyone was
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UTSD Houston has impressive facilities and top-notch technology. The rooms are spacey and high tech.
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How relaxed everything was. My interviewer also made comments based on my responses that allowed me to elaborate.
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The people. Wow. And their vision for the new/upcoming changes in terms of curriculum.
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Dr. Pierpont is a rock star. Students begin learning endo techniques starting the second year and are required to do 6 endo procedures both third and fourth year. That's more than both SA and Baylor.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the outdated facilities, disorganization during the interview process, lack of amenities like a cafeteria and parking, negative interactions with current students, and the excessively long day. Suggestions included improving facilities, streamlining the interview process, enhancing student interactions, and providing more information about the school.
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Nothing!
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The doctor providing the presentation and tour was grilling the interviewees a little bit.
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Nothing.
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The dean (Dr. John Valenza) mentioned that Houston has six vacancies in the faculty. Vertical integration of class years in the clinic doesn't strike me as a great idea (if/when you're a fourth year student).
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Not really any places to eat at the school
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to not stress as much, to wear comfortable shoes, and that the interview would be more laid back than expected. They also mentioned the long duration of the interview day and the importance of asking questions during the process.
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Make sure to talk to everyone
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Houston traffic is bad.
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The interviewer has a sheet of paper with the questions on it and he/she will write bullet points of your responses to present to the admissions committee on a later date
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Should have worn flats / not heels. We had to take the stairs up and down four floors. I wish I had known that my faculty interviewer was not a native English speaker and that he would be reading off three pages of interview questions -__-
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To set my purse on the floor at my interviewer's office so it wouldn't fall down.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the University of Texas School of Dentistry (UTSD), highlighting friendly interviewers, a relaxed atmosphere, and the opportunity to ask questions. Suggestions included breaking the ice with interviewers, preparing questions, and ensuring a good night's rest for the long interview day.
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UTSD is a great school filled with great people!
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Break the ice with the interviewees. Break the ice with your interviewer when walking to the interview office. Ask, ask, ask questions.
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My interviewer had access to my application but did not look at it before the interview. There were not any surprise questions that I hadn't already seen on SDN.
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I think the interview experience depends completely on your faculty interviewer. My interviewer was extremely "by the book" and not really casual at all. Other interviewees were asked just one question and had a really chill time.
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Really nice new building, interviewer had sheets in front of her with questions on them. She wrote them down as I replied.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested improvements such as providing a mirror for trying on white coats during interviews, ensuring better communication and organization for interview arrivals, including parking considerations, and updating information on approved courses. Overall, the admissions office was seen as courteous and prompt in responses.
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At the end of the interview, they hand out white coats to try on for sizing. I think it would have helped if there was a tall mirror to see my fit.
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I arrived at the conference room less than a half hour early...and there was absolutely no one there. Parking is not paid for; I ended up paying $10 just to park next to the school (unlike at SA and Baylor). Otherwise I think the admissions office was courteous and prompt when I contacted them via email and phone.
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If u took Statistic at Lone-star college, it might not counts since Lonestar is not one of the school listed under TMDSAS Approved Stat Course.pdf
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Very nice overall
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