How to Interview & Get Into Pediatric Dentistry Residency | #AskDrDarwin 611 | Dr Darwin Hayes DDS

** Exclusive Interview with previous candidate for residency in pediatric dentistry on how to prepare, interview and get into PEDO. The New Dentist Coach, DrDarwin interviews a resident about her experiences and successful actions that got her into her desired specialty program in pediatric dentistry. Listen and Learn as Dr Darwin finds out how Dr Gill became a pediatric resident. Here are a few of the successful actions recommended by Dr Gill: 1- Start early your references need more time gather your documents; its takes more time than you think 2- Essay/Personal Statement must have a focus and be unique 3- Be prepared to discuss your CV, thoroughly 4- Make a list of programs based on curriculum, recommendations from other PEDO residents, school faculty 5- Tips on Interview Preparation find out what questions were asked rehearse answer +research each program individually will get different types of questions asked of you 6- The Interview may be a panel or 1 on 1 with multiple faculty the questions ; + listen to video, too many to list here 7- The questions you should ask IV/Oral sedation? OR experience? lecture schedule and by whom? pt base, population and demographic? any upcoming changes to program in next residency year? to the current residents = On call? electives? housing? camaraderie? ** current residents will go to Program Director and tell them which candidate they like and fits well with group; they have influence in admissions 8- Why doing a GPR/AEGD is beneficial? ** must listen; dont skip over this shows you are teachable, coachable, and still willing to learn shows you explore options and are expanding your professional experiences residency 8-12 patients daily vs. dental school 1-2 = your are more qualified to handle patient flow 9- the Six Tips on what she would do differently and her Pearls: start much much earlier take ADAT anyway = dedicated, mature, willing to do more, serious intent only apply where you want to go : why??? for ladies = bring change in shoes, flats for walking be friendly with other interview candidates and others within the program get and read eBook = How To Interview ----------------- The #AskDrDarwin Q&A Show is DrDarwin's way of providing a multitude of value by taking your questions about oral health care procedures/services and new dentists challenges, tips, and strategies. He gives his answers based on his experiences building a successful dental business, being a key opinion leader and influencer, a program director in advanced dental education, and as mentor, coach, and strategist to new dentists. The show is a weekly series of Professional Development for New Dentists and Oral Health Awareness for Dental Consumers. ----- Get More on Dr Hayes: Website: http://www.drdarwinspeaks.wordpress.com Website: http://www.TheNewDentistCoach.com Facebook:   / dr-darwin-k-hayes-dds-the-new-dentist-coac...   LinkedIn:   / drdarwinhayesdds   Twitter:   / smiledrdarwin     / newdentistcoach   Instagram:   / smiledrdarwin   Email: [email protected]