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Why should patients trust you?

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  • loyal, good intentions
  • will always act in their best interest
  • will respect them and their autonomy
  • will never harm them
  • will always offer my help where i can
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Are you good at simplifying ideas?

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-break down complex ideas into smaller chunks
- explain each chunk thoroughly and slowly

e.g. explaining UDA system to family- bands, changes to band 2, challenges

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How would your friends describe you?

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  • trustworthy, caring- will always support them
  • loyal
  • respectful- always respect their choices
  • loving- put their best interests at heart
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What are your best qualities?

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  • caring- always want whats best for others
  • loyal- supportive of everybody
  • friendly and outgoing- can socialise with new people easily
  • determined and hard-working
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How do you manage stress?

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  • talk to friend or family- helps to get weight off shoulders
  • do something to forget my stress- e.g. gym, art
  • organise my time- lists
  • take a break- rest day

e.g. exams- make to do lists, timetables and schedule in time to do things i enjoy

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How can you illustrate to us that you are a good leader?

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  • organising bake sales- designating roles, talking in assemblies, choosing the charity
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can you provide an example of a time when you demonstrated resilience?

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  • stephen spender comp
  • first year failed
  • second year retried and won out of three winners
  • reflected on what i could’ve done better the 1st time- made 2nd a bit more personal and meaningful
  • chose a poem that was meaningful to me and i could draw in my own experiences
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Give us an example of a time when you demonstrated teamwork

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  • charity committee
  • cake sale- each person had a different role- stalls, baking, selling etc..
  • regular meetings to talk through events & collaborate ideas- movie night, raffle, disco

OR
Medical crafts

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What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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strengths:
- caring, loving, friendly- work well in team
- determined and hard-working

weaknesses:
- public speaking and leading

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How would you handle complaints and criticisms?

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  • accept complaints & criticisms- view them as feedback to help me improve
  • reflect know what i did wrong, how to prevent re-occuring
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What’s your favourite medium as an artist?

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textiles- needle and thread, embroidery, making jewellery
painting & drawing- steady hand

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Tell us about an article you have recently read.

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  1. How do you approach time management and prioritisation?
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  • LISTS- lots of to do lists- helps organise my day
  • RAG lists- red being urgent, green being less important
  • timetables- good for revision

e.g. homework in the week, red for short deadlines, green for notes i can make in my own times

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  1. What do you believe are the most important personal qualities of a successful dentist and how do you embody those qualities?
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  • respectful- must respect patient autonomy- i support and respect my friends’ decisions
  • caring- want to care for the patient- i look after friends and offer my help
  • kind- speak kindly to patients- i speak nicely to my friends
  • loving- beneficence and non-maleficence- i want what is best for friends
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  1. Can you describe a time when you had to overcome a difficult obstacle or challenge?
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  • burnout in UCAT summer- tired, unmotivated
  • took day off- beach, relax, saw friends and family
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  1. How do you approach self-reflection and personal growth?
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  • approach with an open mind- always accepting feedback to help me improve
  • self reflection good for realising mistakes and learning how to prevent them reoccuring- help us become better, treat others better
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  1. Can you describe a time when you had to demonstrate empathy and compassion towards someone in need?
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  • syrian refugee families settle in reigate, meeting lots with them
  • ninar & leen- help with school, applying to college, open days
18
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  1. How do you approach managing conflict and difficult conversations in your personal and professional life?
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  • plan what i’ll say
  • right environment- quiet
  • talk through it
  • ensure the other persons okay
  • provide support
19
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  1. Can you describe a time when you had to be adaptable and flexible in your approach to a problem or situation?
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maybe talk about work experience- going down to car to see patient?

20
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  1. What do you believe are the most important skills for a successful dentist and how do you develop and maintain those skills?
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  • empathy- be kind to all
  • communication- talk through ideas
  • teamwork- co-operate with others’ ideas
  • leadership
21
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  1. How do you approach developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and patients?
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  • communicate well, co-operate, accept criticisms
  • develop trust
  • be their friend- support them
22
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  1. Describe a time when you had to work collaboratively with others to achieve a goal.
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  • charity committee
  • regular meetings
  • shared ideas
  • St Catherine’s hospice project - movie, disco, raffle- raised £5000
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  1. Can you give an example of a situation where you had to manage your time effectively?
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  • UCAT summer
  • balance UCAT & year 12 work & friends
    e.g. brothers grad- whole week, schedules around it
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  1. Tell me about a time when you had to handle a high-pressure situation.
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  • cake sale- busy
  • designated roles to people
  • went one at a time
25
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  1. How do you cope with stress and maintain your mental health?
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  • do things i enjoy- art, gym
  • talk to family/ friends
  • write down how i feel
  • take rest days
26
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  1. Can you describe a time when you had to take initiative to achieve a goal?
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  • bake sale for syria earthquake
  • proposed idea to charity leader
  • talked in assemblies, made posters
27
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  1. How do you balance your personal and professional life?
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  • know when to switch between- at home no work talk
  • make time for both work and hobbies
    e.g. timetable for revision and also days out
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  1. How do you maintain your focus during long and complex procedures?
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  • ensure i’m energised- eat well before
  • right headspace- clear my mind before
  • if losing focus take min to relax and refocus
  • take breaks if possible
29
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what are your weaknesses ?

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-public speaking and leading
- nervous talking to large groups
- practiced more public speaking: assemblies, RGS speaks, Ted talks
- more leadership roles: senior prefect, head of charity com

30
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tell me about yourself

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