midwestern interview study

3 weaknesses

skipped over community input, led too tightly with no delegation, public speaking

3 strengths

communication, initiative and adaptability

how would you describe passion

passion is the consistent action you take after the initial excitement wear off

How do you define success

success is growth combined with impact

How have your experiences shaped who you are today? (3 examples i should use)

mothers healthcare influence, teaching SI work.

what are three things would you teach your children

resilience- setback are inevitable

service- if you gain skills, use them to help

integrity - trust if foundational in relationships, leadership and healthcare

Out of 3,000 applicants, why should we choose you?

Initiative, teamwork, and adaptability make me standout.

define self awareness

Self-awareness is the ability to recognize your own strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and habits, understand how they affect other people, and then adjust your behavior when necessary.”

For dentistry, the important part is that self-awareness isn’t just knowing yourself—it’s acting on what you recognize. A dentist needs to know when they are confident in something, when they need feedback, and when they should ask for help rather than letting pride interfere with patient care.

For you, a strong answer could be:

“To me, self-awareness means understanding both what I do well and where I still need to improve. But I think the most important part is being willing to act on that understanding. For example, I’ve realized that I sometimes take on too much or wait longer than I should before asking for help. Being aware of that has pushed me to communicate earlier and be more intentional about what I commit to. In dentistry, I think self-awareness is especially important because you need to recognize your own limitations, accept feedback, and know when to ask someone else for help in order to provide the best care for the patient.”

Describe what it means to be a consumer of education

this means actively owning my learning,using my resources around me, and then giving that knowledge back

What does it mean to be a professional?

it to be dependable when it counts. Showing accountability, clear communication. example- SI- students depended on me to prepare, communicate clear and deliver useful session consistently

Why dentistry?

1. explored other healthcare fields

2. General dentistry was the first major “click”: you saw the immediate, tangible impact of care and the use of digital technology such as CAD/CAM.

3. shadowed other specialties

4. saw malocclusion case/ teamwork across specialties

5. lifelong learning, long-term patient relationships, always evolving technology.

Why midwestern

vision of one

Integrated study system, example of the heart histology, anatomy, physiology

comprehensive care/ no specialty clinics

closer: Midwestern philosophy and training model fit how i learn, how i work with others, and the comprehensive clinician i want to become

What is your thoughts of state-funded gambling?

“I can understand why states use lotteries as a source of revenue for public programs, but I also think there is an ethical concern because gambling can disproportionately affect people who may already be financially vulnerable. So if a state chooses to operate gambling, I think there should also be transparency about where the money goes and resources available for gambling addiction.”

Thomas Edison believed the future of medicine would focus on preventing disease rather than curing it. What are your thoughts, and how does this relate to dentistry?

I agree with the principle behind Edison's idea, although I don't think prevention will ever completely replace treatment. There will always be conditions we can't prevent, so we still need clinicians who can treat disease effectively. But ideally, healthcare should intervene before a problem becomes severe.

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can give a patient isn't a procedure — it's the knowledge that prevents them from needing one.

What does it mean to be an ambassador?

An ambassador is someone who understands that their behavior reflects not only on themselves, but also on the organization, profession, or community they represent.

Midwestern connection: this fits particularly well with Midwestern's Vision of One-students, faculty, and staff representing one institution and working toward a shared purpose. Your research notes emphasize that Midwestern sees this as one team extending from admissions through graduation.

Under what circumstances, if any, would it be okay for you to steal a loaf of bread?

Stealing a loaf of bread may be justified in extreme circumstances, such as when a person is in dire need and unable to provide for themselves or their family. diabetics.

explain dentistry to a child

Dentistry is a kind doctor that takes care and helps keep your teeth, gums and mouth clean and strong

A time you resolved a conflict

commuter students felt that it was not fair that I only do session only in-person. so i made more office hours, while going against policy.