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Sample Questions

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Personal (Fit)

Tell me about yourself.

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Fit)

Why dentistry?

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Program)

Why Howard University College of Dentistry?

Competencies
CommunicationSelf-Awareness
Personal (Program)

What specifically drew you to Howard University College of Dentistry's mission of serving underserved communities?

Competencies
Service Orientation
Opinion (Policy)

DC Medicaid provides comprehensive dental benefits to adults, yet many independent pharmacies in low-income areas have closed while chain pharmacies dominate areas like Ward 2. Should DC prioritize policies that require minimum dental practice distribution across all wards?

Competencies
Critical ThinkingService OrientationProblem-Solving
Situational (Non-acting)

What would you do if a child on Medicaid needs care but reimbursement rates are too low?

Competencies
Service OrientationProblem-SolvingIntegrity & Ethics
Situational (Non-acting)

What would you do if a patient can only afford extractions but needs more comprehensive treatment?

Competencies
Empathy & CompassionProblem-SolvingService Orientation
Personal (Fit)

What challenges do you anticipate in dental school?

Competencies
Self-AwarenessCritical Thinking
Personal (Behavioral)

Tell me about a time you failed.

Competencies
Resilience & AdaptabilityContinuous LearningAccountability
Personal (Program)

How does Howard's emphasis on treating diverse patient populations align with your career goals?

Competencies
Cultural CompetenceService Orientation
Opinion (Policy)

Should DC require dental schools to establish mandatory practice sites in underserved wards as a condition of operating in the District?

Competencies
Critical ThinkingService OrientationProblem-Solving
Situational (Non-acting)

How would you respond to a private equity buyout offer that could compromise patient care?

Competencies
Integrity & EthicsProfessionalismCritical Thinking

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HUCD contains 150+ curated interview questions specifically selected to help you prepare. Questions cover all major types including fit, behavioral situational, ethical, policy, and quirky questions.
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