Interview Prep
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About the interview process
Here's what you can expect from the residency interview process, including the role of the interview in the application process.
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What to expect for the residency interview process
Learn the basics of what to expect and how to prepare for your residency interviews.
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Prepping for interviews
You only have one chance to make a good first impression, so treat seriously the advice to prepare and practice for interviews. Here's what to do.
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What to know before you interview in person
Tips to ensure the best first impression possible during your interviews.
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Frequently asked interview questions
A list of forty questions that are commonly asked during residency interviews
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The real questions behind three challenging interview questions
Questions asked of you during an interview are designed to learn something about you. However, it's not always clear what interviewers are trying to learn.
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Interviewing residency programs
The interview is your best opportunity to discover which program is the best fit. So how do you try on each program?