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Complete prep guide for Temple Kornberg return ( <> The Temple Kornberg Evaluation Format in Detail Temple Kornberg's evaluation is the most structurally complex in the Tier 2 CAAPID programs — four distinct components across a single interview visit. Understanding the sequence, what each component evaluates, and how they fit together is the foundation of effective preparation. The Two-Program Structure Temple offers two routes for internationally trained dentists: 24-month Advanced Standing Program: The primary track. Applicants enter the equivalent of the third year of the predoctoral program. The full four-component evaluation (interview, bench test, OSCE, CASPer) is required for eligibility. Preference is given to applicants with advanced clinical experience and who meet the competency standards expected of a student entering the junior year — meaning strong clinical depth, not just board exam passage. 36-month Program: Serves two

populations — applicants who apply for the 24-month program and are waitlisted, and applicants who enter through vacated seats in the second year of the predoctoral program. The evaluation requirements apply to the 24-month program specifically. If you are interested in the 36-month pathway, confirm current requirements directly with admissions. Applicants should have completed at minimum two years of clinical experience following their dental degree, or graduated from a CODA-accredited residency or postgraduate program. This is a meaningful threshold — Temple is not designed for recent dental school graduates with limited post-graduation practice experience. <CalloutBox variant=" }; export default TempleKornbergDentalAdvancedStanding; temple-kornberg-dental-advanced-standing-interview Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry Temple Kornberg Dental Advanced Standing Prep Guide 2026 Temple Kornberg Dental Advanced Standing

Interview | DentPrep Prepare for Temple Kornberg s advanced standing interview. Four-component faculty interview bench test OSCE and CASPer. Full prep guide 2026. Temple Kornberg dental advanced standing interview Temple dental CAAPID Temple Kornberg international dentist Temple dental interview Kornberg advanced standing OSCE Temple CASPer dental 2026-03-28 2026-03-28 International Program Interview → Bench Test → OSCE → CASPer Complete prep guide for Temple Kornberg s four-component faculty interview bench test OSCE and CASPer. Interview Format Four- Faculty Interview → Bench Test → OSCE → CASPer Interview Setting In-person at Kornberg Philadelphia Program Options 24-month (2-year) or 36-month (3-year) Degree Awarded Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) School Founded 1863 — second-oldest dental school in the US TOEFL Minimum 100 iBT / 5.5 new scale — hard minimum TOEFL Validity No more than 2 years old INBDE/NBDE Required — official or

notarized copy at interview ECE Evaluation ECE only (WES not accepted) — min 3.0 GPA 120 credits Letters of Evaluation dean of dental college + science professor or dental professional (within 1 year) Clinical Experience 2+ years post-graduation preferred Supplemental Application Emailed by school — fee submitted when requested Curriculum Emphasis US private practice simulation practice management US laws and codes of ethics Contact David Dams Director of Admissions · david.dams@temple.edu · 215-707-3304 interview-format Evaluation Format in Detail 2 two-program-structure The Two-Program Structure 3 faculty-interview Stage Faculty Interview 3 bench-test Stage Bench Test 3 osce Stage OSCE Exam 3 casper Stage CASPer Exam 3 what-temple-looks-for What Temple Kornberg Looks For 2 sample-questions Sample Interview Questions 2 preparation-tips Expert Preparation Tips 2 admissions-stats Admissions Statistics 2 prep-checklist Prep Checklist 2

faq FAQ 2 applicant-reviews Applicant Reviews 2 Faculty Interview — Motivational / Background Tell me about yourself and your dental career. 90-second arc — your international training your post-graduation clinical experience (be specific about volume procedures and setting) your decision to pursue US licensure and why Temple Kornberg is the right vehicle. Temple s preference for clinically experienced applicants means your clinical depth belongs early and prominently in this narrative. Why Temple Kornberg specifically? Reference concrete program features — not generic prestige. Temple-specific the second-oldest dental school in the US and its founding commitment to care for underserved communities the private practice simulation curriculum model the practice management and US laws/ethics focus the Health Sciences Campus in Philadelphia and the two-program structure that recognizes different levels of clinical readiness. Why do you want

to practice dentistry in the United States? Ground it in a specific clinical goal or a real experience. For Temple s curriculum emphasis on private practice management and US practice models an answer that addresses what you want to learn about running a US dental practice — not just treating patients — resonates more specifically than generic aspiration. What does it mean to you to practice patient-centered humanistic dentistry? This question maps directly to Kornberg s foundational philosophy. Don t define it abstractly — ground it in a specific patient encounter where your approach to care went beyond the clinical procedure. A patient with financial barriers dental anxiety special needs or a community health context are all relevant territory for Temple s values. Faculty Interview — Behavioral Describe a complex clinical case you managed and the decision-making process involved. Temple s bench test and OSCE evaluate clinical

competency directly — the faculty interview s clinical questions are about reasoning not hands. Walk through a real the presenting condition your differential what made it complex the treatment decisions you made and why. Faculty Interview — Ethical / Situational Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a patient who was particularly challenging to treat. Choose a specific patient — complex behavior significant dental anxiety communication barriers or a clinical situation requiring modified technique. Walk through what you observed how you adapted and what the outcome was. Temple s humanistic philosophy makes this a direct values-alignment question. What would you do if a patient refused a treatment you believed was clinically necessary? Patient autonomy is the ADA ethical foundation. Ensure genuinely informed refusal — the patient understands consequences and alternatives. Document clearly. Maintain the relationship. At

Temple where care for disadvantaged and special-needs patients is an institutional value frame your answer around ensuring that financial or other barriers are also addressed. Describe a professional experience where you showed evidence of wanting to learn and innovate. Temple specifically lists desire to learn and innovate as a high-weight criterion. Choose a real experience where you sought out new knowledge adopted a new technique attended a CE course that changed your practice or approached a clinical challenge creatively. Connect it to why you re drawn to learning within the US dental system. You observe a senior colleague performing a procedure that doesn t follow standard infection control protocols. What do you do? Patient safety is non-negotiable. Address the colleague directly and privately after the session — respectfully but clearly. If the situation poses immediate patient risk intervene during the procedure. If it

continues escalate to a supervisor. Document your actions. A patient reveals they cannot afford the follow-up care you ve prescribed. How do you respond? Temple s founding commitment to care for disadvantaged community members makes this particularly relevant. Walk acknowledge the situation with empathy explore options (payment plans community resources phased treatment referral to subsidized care) provide clear documentation and maintain the therapeutic relationship. What would you do if you realized mid-procedure that completing the treatment is beyond your current competency level? Patient safety first — stop stabilize be transparent with the patient and refer appropriately. This is not a failure — it is professionalism. At Temple where faculty are closely involved in clinical supervision frame your answer around using the supervisory structure available to you. CASPer & OSCE Preparation How should I prepare for the CASPer and OSCE

components? For practice with Acuity Insights free official sample questions. Each scenario has an ethical or interpersonal tension — identify the core tension consider all stakeholders respond with empathy and professional integrity. For the review clinical scenarios across common dental domains — diagnosis treatment planning patient communication and ethical decision-making. Confirm OSCE format details with Temple admissions before your visit. Understand the two-program structure before your application The 24-month and 36-month programs have different eligibility requirements and evaluation pathways. Confirm you meet the 24-month program s clinical experience threshold (2+ years post-graduation or CODA-accredited residency) and that your ECE shows minimum 3.0 GPA with 120 credits. Prepare your bench test for junior-year competency standards Temple s bench test is calibrated to the competency level expected of a third-year dental

student. Review US preclinical standards for crown preparation and operative cavity preparation. Practice with a typodont under timed conditions. Treat CASPer as a distinct preparation task Complete all free official practice questions through Acuity Insights before your evaluation. Practice writing clear responses in under five minutes. The format rewards structured thinking not length or verbal sophistication. Confirm OSCE format details directly with admissions Contact the admissions office when you receive your invitation to how many stations what clinical domains are covered what format the stations take and how much time is allocated per station. Research Temple s founding mission Kornberg was established in 1863 with an explicit commitment to providing excellent oral healthcare to all — including disadvantaged community members and special-needs patients. Connect your clinical background to humanistic equity-oriented dental care.

Plan Philadelphia travel and arrive with buffer time The Temple Health Sciences Campus is at 3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia. Book accommodation near the campus the night before and arrive unhurried for your four-component evaluation day. Metric Detail School founded 1863 — second-oldest dental school in the US Program options 24-month (2-year) and 36-month (3-year) Evaluation components (2-year) Faculty interview → Bench test + OSCE + CASPer TOEFL minimum 100 iBT (old scale) / 5.5 (new scale) — hard minimum TOEFL validity No more than 2 years old INBDE/NBDE Required — official or notarized copy requested at interview ECE evaluation ECE only — WES not accepted. Min 3.0 GPA min 120 credits Letters of evaluation dean of dental college + science professor or dental professional (within 1 year) Supplemental application Emailed by school — fee submitted when requested Clinical experience preference 2+ years post-graduation OR