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 background such as "Tell me about yourself?", ethical dilemmas like handling accusations of plagiarism, scenarios testing conflict resolution skills, and questions on handling stressful situations or delivering bad news. Some responses allude to an MMI format, suggesting a structured interview style, possibly with a nondisclosure agreement in place for participants.
Pretend a group member has accused you of plagiarizing your portion of a project. You vehemently deny it and make a scene. Later you realize that you unknowingly did plagiarize. What would you do?
If you were in a research group and were accused of plagiarism on a group project and the you got angry and told the group off then later found out you had plagiarized what would you do? (I know strange huh?)
Students said most interesting question asked at Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry discussed situational scenarios such as handling conflicts in a TA role, decision-making in a lab setting, and personal reflections on career choices. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the variety of situational questions mentioned, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement.
If you were a TA for a class and a professor approached you wanting you to evaluate a students examination that was scored by a fellow TA and you didn't agree with the mark, how would you handle the situation?
You are working in an organic chemistry lab trying to synthesize a new chemical. Three colleagues have proposed three different methods, how do you decide which to use.
Students said most difficult question asked at Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry discussed situational scenarios, such as challenging authority, dealing with personal crises during exams, and reflecting on memorable aspects of their application.
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?
No responses
✅ 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 practicing with question banks, doing mock interviews, researching potential questions, reviewing their application and school's website, and seeking advice from current students. Many emphasized the importance of being oneself and focusing on improving interview skills rather than memorizing answers.
Prepared question bank. Practiced my speaking with family and friends. Did mock interviews.
Applicants were positively impressed by the small class size, friendly and helpful faculty, and hands-on clinical experience offered by the program. They also appreciated the welcoming and encouraging demeanor of interviewers and staff, as well as the opportunities for interaction with current students and the program's strong focus on clinical practice.
Ms. Webb is super personable and both Dr. Bannerman and the regional dentist who interviewed were friendly and encouraging. Willingness of admissions staff and current students to act as sources for prospective students. The small class size is a plus for me, as is the fact that Dalhousie is a board testing site with reciprocity with the States.
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the distance and complexities of studying internationally, as well as the outdated facilities and lack of specific negative impressions. Suggestions for improvement could include addressing international students' unique challenges, updating facilities, and ensuring a positive overall experience for all applicants.
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more clarity on the interview format, such as whether it would be structured or closed file, and emphasized the importance of understanding program specifics like student-faculty ratios.
I wish I had known it wouldn't be CDA structured questions
Applicants generally found the interviewers to be friendly and focused on getting to know them authentically. They emphasized the importance of being genuine and leveraging personal experiences during the interviews. Some also expressed positive views about the program or school they were applying to.
Interviewers were very nice. Questions are definitely meant to find out who you are as a person. Almost impossible to give fake responses. Best advice is to just be yourself and definitely use every opportunity to talk about your experiences.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The most common feedback and suggestions from applicants for the admissions office were not provided, with one applicant specifically praising Nancy for her exceptional work.