Interviews are in high gear right now, and will continue until the TMDSAS Match (learn more about it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeoLLjkKvng&t=4s).

If you haven’t heard from a school, don’t despair! There’s still time! Here are the 3 steps to figuring out your next move in the application cycle:

1. Research the schools
2. Research the profession
3. Practice your interviews

• Research the schools
  • 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?
• 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
• 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. 

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Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions and receive information directly from TMDSAS, professional schools and advisors.

• The TMDSAS Hub is open to all applicants in the EY2019/2020 cycle. 
• The TMDSAS Non-Traditional Applicants group is open to all applicants who identify themselves as non-traditional and would like to connect with other applicants.

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