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- Why are you doing a GPR?
- What are your strong points…list 5.
- What are your weak points…list 5.
- Example of something which took planning and determination that you have accomplished.
- Random question to see if you think on your feet.
- Explanation for any academic blemishes.
- Future plans.
5 Rockstar Tips to Nail Your Dental Residency Interview
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In this blog, Ill go over both common and surprising residency interview questions and discuss the intent behind each question. Ill share the same exact strategies we share with our own students in our residency interview prep programs. Whether youre applying to residency positions through CaRMS or ERAS as a local applicant or an international medical graduate, you need to prepare for your residency interviews by familiarizing yourself with these questions. This way, youll be able to understand how to answer different types of questions effectively. In addition, youll be able to sharpen your interview skills further by practicing with our list of questions.
So whether you are doing ERAS interview prep or CaRMS interview prep, review these questions to make sure that you are ready for whatever is coming your way!
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Residency Interview Question: # What do you do for fun?
This could be considered as a weird question for a formal residency interview. This question by itself didn’t catch me off-guard, but I was really surprised to be asked about my hobbies and interests outside of medicine at almost every interview. Although program committees have read my residency personal statement, everyone wanted to know something more personal about me and get more insight into my personal life. Even more than having a “real-life” conversation between applicants and interviewers, this question is also trying to figure out how we make the most of our free time. Stress, anxiety, and burn-out are huge problems in residency and big factors in career duration and satisfaction. How you choose to balance and prioritize your personal and professional life will go a long way to helping you make the most of residency and beyond. As well, many of my fellow residents have said that they have met their interviewers later on in their training who remember them as “the baker,” “the record collector,” or “the girl who hates working out but does it anyway.” This question is also a chance to let a unique part of your personality shine through.
30 Dental Residency Interview Questions and Answer Examples to Help You Prepare for Your Residency Interviews.
Dental Residency was written by Ryan Brunner and published on February 8th, 2022. Learn more here.
Residency Interview Question: # Why should we choose you?
Similarly, the intent of this question — to find out what strengths you would bring to a program — shouldn’t be a surprise. I was, however, surprised at how bluntly it was asked. I felt like I was asked to lay my cards directly on the table. One good approach to these types of questions, whether they are asked as straightforward as this or not, is to structure your response in a way that demonstrates your strengths as a resident and as a colleague. Someone once told me that most programs are looking for teachable residents and residents that they want to have around for the duration of the program. You’ll be spending a lot of time, particularly in high-stress situations where you have to rely on each other, and it would be ideal to have those other people be individuals you like. This doesn’t mean that likability trumps talent. It means that you have to bring an aptitude and good attitude to the program and your response should emphasize your professional skills, suitability for the profession, and technical abilities equally with the qualities that make you a good collaborator and communicator.
FAQ
What should I ask at a program director residency interview?
- Where are most graduates located?
- What types of practices do graduates go into after residency?
- How do you perceive your program compared to other programs?
- What are the program’s strengths? …
- What kind of feedback have graduates given you about your program?
How do I prepare for a residency interview?
- Make sure your personal statement is in good shape. …
- Know some of the common questions. …
- Practice your interview skills. …
- Don’t come in with prepackaged answers. …
- Research every program. …
- Make the most of the entire interview experience. …
- Plan your rotations wisely.
What questions do they ask during interview?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Walk me through your resume.
- How did you hear about this position?
- Why do you want to work at this company?
- Why do you want this job?
- Why should we hire you?
- What can you bring to the company?
- What are your greatest strengths?
How do I prepare for a family medicine residency interview?
- Be genuine in your conversation. …
- Know the program. …
- Show some positive energy. …
- Whatever question you’re asked – be totally honest. …
- Always have a token question ready. …
- Be enthusiastically true to yourself. …
- Know why you are going into family medicine. …
- Attend any extras.
