The Residency and Fellowship Interviews course is a comprehensive resource that can help students prepare for success in their residency and fellowship interviews. The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
Common interview questions: Students will learn about the most common interview questions that are asked in residency and fellowship interviews, and how to develop strong answers to each question.
Experience questions: Students will learn how to answer experience questions in a way that highlights their skills, knowledge, and values.
Behavioral and situational questions: Students will learn how to answer behavioral and situational questions in a way that demonstrates their critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to work well under pressure.
Personality questions: Students will learn how to answer personality questions in a way that is authentic and genuine.
Medicine questions: Students will learn how to answer medicine questions in a way that demonstrates their knowledge of the specialty and their commitment to lifelong learning.
In addition to learning about specific types of interview questions, students will also learn about:
Techniques for addressing challenging questions: Students will learn how to address challenging questions in a way that is professional and constructive.
Handling USMLE scores, multiple test attempts, and transcript issues: Students will learn how to handle these issues in a way that is honest and transparent.
Engaging in pre-interview sessions with current residents or fellows: Students will learn how to use pre-interview sessions to their advantage.
What to ask and what not to ask during the interview: Students will learn what to ask during their interviews and what questions to avoid.
Mastering virtual interviews: Zoom setup and etiquette: Students will learn how to set up and conduct virtual interviews professionally.