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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 scenarios about ethical dilemmas, teamwork, integrity, and decision-making, as well as questions about personal experiences, motivations for pursuing a career in dentistry, and resolving conflicts. Some respondents mentioned questions related to the MMI format, indicating a structured interview process where candidates may have been asked to respond to situational scenarios and may be subject to nondisclosure agreements.
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Describe a time when someone took credit for something that you did. Also, another question: Describe a time when you helped someone through difficulty or hardship.
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You have a very well-paying job. One day while in the bathroom you witness a customer fall and slip and hurt himself. You bring this to your employer's attention but he shrugs it off. Six months later this customer files a law suit. Your boss wants you to deny having witnessed anything in court. What do you do?
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You receive acceptance letters from two of the dental schools that you have applied to. How will you decide which one to accept?
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Tell me about a time when you witnessed dishonest behaviour.
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You have a huge essay/exam tomorrow, but your best friend calls and says she really needs someone to talk to. What would you do?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry discussed situational and behavioral scenarios, including witnessing dishonest behavior and managing commitments. While some respondents mentioned standard CDA questions, it appears that the interview may have included an MMI format with a focus on ethical dilemmas and personal experiences.
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The situational and behavioral questions were all interesting.
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Tell me about a time you witnessed dishonest behaviour.
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What are your hobbies?
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Standard CDA questions.
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You are close to your mother and promised to visit her at 3 times during school term. You have not been able to keep your promises and you are about to disappoint her a 4th time, what would you do?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry discussed a scenario about dealing with personal issues affecting study focus, questions with multiple parts, and reflective queries about past experiences. These responses suggest a variety of challenging scenarios were presented, potentially indicating a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format where respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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same
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none.
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They were all easy
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A few of the questions had multiple parts to them. I had to keep asking them the different parts just to make make sure I had answered all of them.
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You have always been a good student but recently you are emotionally disturbed by personal issues. Final exams are coming up and you cannot concentrate on your study, what would you do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 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 one-on-one 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.
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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 4-6 hours 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
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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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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews, reviewing past interview questions, practicing with friends, recalling past experiences, and researching common interview scenarios. Suggestions included practicing with CDA-style examples, reflecting on personal experiences, and staying relaxed during the interview.
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Mock interview, read over forums
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looked up past CDA questions and prepared a list of my personal experiences that reflect some of the common situations that are asked about
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previous interviews, mock interviews, practice with friends
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Thought about past experiences
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Google, mock interview, wrote out questions...pretty standard stuff.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and relaxed atmosphere among students, as well as the enthusiasm and warmth of interviewers. They also appreciated the facilities and amenities provided by the program.
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The students seemed to be having a great time in the program, no one looked stressed out. Everyone was extremely friendly.
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friendliness of the student guides
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The students genuinely seemed to enjoy their school life and took pride in the facilities and the faculty.
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Relaxed attitudes.
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Facilites. Endodontics program. Student lounge.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to limited access or information, such as lack of open facilities, unhelpful interview formats, poor signage, and insufficient interaction opportunities with current students. Suggestions included improving communication, providing clearer directions, enhancing interview processes, and increasing opportunities for engagement with current students.
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nothing really
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everything was closed because it was a weekend
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I didn't like the interview format. It was standard set of scenarios set by the CDA that are supposed to measure how you respond to certain situations. It isn't my sort of thing.
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Nothing
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No one at the university knew where the medical sciences building is!!!! They could have put up better signs. I personally didn't like the student giving the tour... but the rest of the students seemed nice enough.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that the most stressful part of the interview was the initial walk to the interview room, but that the rest of the process was not as intimidating. Additionally, some wished they had known about the challenge of tying a Windsor knot in advance.
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I wish i had known that the most stressful part of the interview was walking down the "interview hallway"..dun dun dun After that it was awesome.
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no surprises
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Nothing
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That a windsor knot is a little more tricky than I thought!
What are your general comments?
Overall, applicants expressed positive experiences with the school, interview process, and their confidence levels. Some applicants noted concerns about interviewers' engagement and preferences for longer interviews or additional time for presentations or tours.
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The school was great, the students were great, the curriculum and equipment were great...what else is there to say?
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I'm not sure whether I like this style of interview. The interviewers were always looking down and writing what I was saying. I doubt they actually listened to what I was saying. They seemed far too busy trying to take little notes. The school is nice but nothing spectacular. The students do seem to like it there though.
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Once I started talking, my stress level decreased dramatically.. When I walked out of the room, I felt pretty confident.
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A very good experience
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It was an absolutely beautiful day. Sunshine and a light breeze made everything perfect. Suit and tie came together better than I thought. I arived a little late...so I missed the presentation. Managed to get a tour. Interviews are supposed to last 45 min. Mine lasted 25...I'm concise, what can I say? Went home. Overall, very pleasent.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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