Eric Phan
Dental residency application coach for dental students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Grad school and PhDInterview coaching |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | DDS; Master of Science in Orthodontics, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas School of Dentistry |
Eric Phan is a dental residency coach who helps dental students prepare for the Match and residency interviews. He is an orthodontist who also trained as a pediatric dentist, so he has been through the residency process twice. He has served on admissions committees and led summer mentorship programs. His clients get access to his personal interview question bank, built from every interview he has done since dental school.
What Eric helps with
Eric helps dental students get ready for residency interviews and choose where to apply and how to rank programs.
- Preparing for residency interviews with mock interviews
- Standing out at interview social events
- Avoiding common mistakes at interview socials
- Deciding how to rank programs with confidence
- Match versus non-Match strategy
- Practicing with real interview questions
Who Eric works with
Eric works with dental students and applicants who are going through dental school, the Match and residency applications. He adjusts each session to the stage the client is at, whether they are just starting or close to their interviews.
How Eric works
Eric runs mock interviews so the real interview feels familiar. He also coaches clients on interview social events, including how to stand out and what to avoid. He helps them make program ranking decisions and explains Match and non-Match strategy for their situation. Clients get access to his personal interview question bank, built from all his interviews in dental school and both residencies. He tailors every session to the client's needs.
Background and qualifications
Eric Phan earned his degree at Baylor University and then finished dental school at UT School of Dentistry. He completed a pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and later returned for an orthodontics residency at A.T. Still University. He worked as a pediatric dentist from 2019 to 2023 and became an orthodontist in December 2025. He has served on admissions committees, led summer mentorship programs, and coached students one on one.
Eric Phan pricing
Programs and services
- Mock interviews
- Interview social coaching
- Program ranking support
- Match and non-Match strategy sessions
- Access to personal interview question bank
Eric Phan reviews
Eric Phan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Eric has gone through the dental residency process twice, in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, and has sat on admissions committees.
Best for dental students preparing for residency interviews and the Match.
Common questions
How much does Eric Phan charge?
Coaching with Eric runs $70 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Eric Phan help with?
Eric Phan helps with preparing for residency interviews with mock interviews, standing out at interview social events, avoiding common mistakes at interview socials and deciding how to rank programs with confidence.
Does Eric Phan have reviews?
Eric Phan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Eric Phan certified?
Eric Phan lists: DDS; Master of Science in Orthodontics, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas School of Dentistry.
Does Eric help with choosing and ranking residency programs?
Yes. He supports program decision-making so clients can rank with confidence. He also explains Match and non-Match strategy for each situation.
What is in Eric's interview question bank?
It holds questions from every interview he has done, from dental school through his pediatric and orthodontic residencies. Clients get access to it.
How do I contact Eric Phan?
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