Residency Interview Training and Preparation Course

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“It was the best choice I made for my residency interview prep, the GOLDUSMLE staff helped me vigorously prepare and excel on my residency interviews. I thank them very much for helping me succeed and reach my dream residency program”
Dr Jason Kimbel, MD

Residency Program Selection: Assistance and Preparation

Our staff and experienced medical personnel have personal connections with several programs across the United States. We will assist you with program selection tips and how to properly prepare your CV.

Here are tips on key elements of applying to residency and the Match process. Also check out Strolling Through the Match. This guidebook complements the information provided by the NRMP and ERAS.

Application Process

• Make sure you are using an e-mail account that will be active throughout the Match process. The NRMP requires that you have a working e-mail account in order to register for the Match.
• Become familiar with the ERAS and NRMP Web sites and procedures. Each site offers a timeline to help you plan ahead for applying to residency and the Match. ERAS Web site: http://www.aamc.org/eras;
• Explore and develop your own plan of attack for completing work on your ERAS application. Prepare a strategy that works best for you. Ideally, you want to have plenty of time to record the initial information and then make revisions as necessary.
• Become familiar with the process of obtaining your dean’s letter — also referred to the medical school performance (MSPE). The dean’s letter is a key tool that residency programs use to evaluate your overall medical school performance. Dean’s letters are released to programs on November 1. Visit your dean’s office and find out how the letters are prepared. Knowing this information ahead of time will help you better prepare for your responsibility: making sure that the dean’s letter is accurate. Keep in touch with the dean’s office to confirm that staff has all pertinent information about you, such as awards, scholarships, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, etc.

Check application deadlines for the residency programs to which you are applying. Some programs may have different deadlines and it is important to know these deadlines — especially the earliest ones — to complete your ERAS application on time.

Letters of Recommendation

Take initiative in asking for letters of recommendation while still on your rotations.

If you are uncertain whether your preceptor or attending is willing to write a positive letter of recommendation for residency, you should ask them directly. Take the physician aside during a break in the day and ask, are you comfortable writing a positive letter of recommendation documenting my decision-making and clinical skills? If the physician gives anything but a positive response, you might need to approach someone else.

Plan to complete requests for letters of recommendation by September 15. Remember that your attendings are busy and will possibly need several weeks to complete and submit your letter. With many residency programs having application deadlines in the fall, setting September 15 as a mental deadline will assure that your letter writers have an adequate amount of time to submit your letter.

CV and Personal Statement

Give yourself plenty of time to write your personal statement. Take some quiet moments to think about the experiences in your life that have shaped you as a person. What made you decide to go into medicine? What are your personal strengths?

Residency Interview Tips: How to Prepare for Successful Encounters

When it comes to securing a residency program, the interview process is critical. We have shared some essential tips that will help you avoid first-interview blues and prepare you for successful encounters with residency programs.

Learn How Programs Schedule Interviews

The ERAS has an interview scheduling tool that allows residency programs to send interview invitations to applicants. However, it’s essential to research residency programs to find out their preferred method for scheduling interviews.

View the Interview as a Job Interview

Residency programs are looking for colleagues who can handle patients’ clinical care and effectively manage their responsibilities. Therefore, interviewers will evaluate your candidacy as a professional who’ll be their colleague in the teaching, learning, and patient care process.

Practice Interviewing Heavily with GoldUSMLE

GoldUSMLE practice interviews can help you become more comfortable with speaking and less nervous about the overall process.

Be Prepared to Answer Challenging Questions

Be ready for challenging questions that stimulate reflection and show your depth and spontaneity.

Be Prepared to Ask Questions

Asking questions relevant to your interests shows interviewers that you’re thoughtfully analyzing the program.

Make the Most of Your Visit

Aside from interviewers, talk to other faculty members, residents, and staff to get a feel for who your colleagues may be and what they think of the residency program. Also, see the hospital and clinic facilities during your residency interview.

Relax and Be Yourself

Most residency interviews aren’t meant to be confrontational or intimidating. Interviewers want to learn more about your values, what led you to pursue a medical career, your views on patient care, your professional dreams, and more. When you’re as relaxed as possible, they will.

By following these residency interview tips, you’ll be able to showcase your best self and make a great impression on residency programs.

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