Summary: Interviews are in high gear right now, and will continue until the TMDSAS Match (which we will discuss in more detail later). If you haven’t heard from a school, don’t despair! There’s still time! 5 steps to figuring out your next move in the application cycle. 1) Research the schools 2) Research the profession 3) Practice your interviews 1) Research the schools *Do some research about the schools you applied to: *When were they established? *What’s their history? *What is the school’s mission? *What are their values? *What does the curriculum look like? *Why did they choose this curriculum? *What makes this school unique? Now think – how do I fit in? 2) Research the Profession *Are you up on changes to healthcare? *Is there a philosophy that strikes you? *Why does Osteopathic medicine speak to you? *Why do you want to help people as a dentist? *What breakthroughs have helped veterinary medicine? Read Journals and articles on changes to healthcare 3) Practice for your interviews The interview invitation is coming – are you ready? *Practice your handshake – firm, confident, not overbearing! *WHY DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A DOCTOR/DENTIST? *See if your advisor or career center offers mock interviews *Find questions online you can practice with a friend *Practice your reaction when you get caught with a question you have to think through. *Keep control of body language! Avoid: Nervous ticks Saying um Laughing/Crying Fidgeting Always practice patience, kindness, and courtesy. Make sure to join our online communities: "Non-Traditional Applicants"(www.facebook.com/groups/TMDSASNontraditional/) and the "TMDSAS Hub" (www.facebook.com/groups/TMDSASHub/). You can send us your questions or comments about the podcast at podcast@tmdsas.com.
