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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.

Plan for the Trail

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.

Practice Your Answers

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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.

Being the Interviewer

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Advice From Residents: What to Ask During Residency Interviews

A list of questions created by residents and students from various backgrounds as a guide to assist you in identifying and assessing your fit with a program.

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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?
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