Portland, OR
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
We began with an intro to the school given by the Dean of Admissions, Mark Mitchell. Our two individual interviews follwed; two consecutive 30 minute sessions. Next it was off to the patient clinic (I watched a crown prep). Then lunch, and finally an optional lecture. My interviewers were well prepared and knew specifics about me that they used during our conversations. Overall, the whole day was very relaxed. It was well put together and I'm happy to say that I was offered a spot in the fall class the following day.
Yes, OHSU has lost much of its state funding. More dollars will be expected from tuition, but dentists do not usually complain about student loan repayment. I agree with most others' opinion that the building is dated, but I want to be a dentist, the trim around the doors doesn't concern me. The simulation lab is top notch, and the pediatric clinic is brand new. With a new building in the school's future, it's unlikely that any more remodeling will be done and that's fine with me.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Where do you see dentistry going?
What was the most interesting question?
What questions will you pose to potential employees of your practice?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I spoke with students and alumni, read the website, and reviewed the sdn interview feedback pages.
What was the most difficult question?
What would a radio ad for your practice sound like?
What impressed you positively?
The emphasis here is on clinical and laboratory competency. OHSU prepares general dentists and that suits me perfectly.
What impressed you negatively?
One of the other interviewers seemed very defensive to the extent of immaturity.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I had wondered when construction is planned for the new building. It was disappointing to discover that its ground breaking is scheduled after I graduate.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
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