Advice for the residency interview

It’s interview season. And my inbox has been filled with questions on how applicants should approach their interview.

It’s an important topic. An applicant’s rank is determined on their interview day – which is why I’m always surprised that so many applicants spend years polishing their application, then underprepare for the most impactful part.

Here’s my advice for putting your best foot forward.

(Running time – 55:58)

We’ll cover, among other things…

  • optimizing your setup
  • pre-interview homework
  • strategies for answering common (and uncommon) questions
  • what your questions say about you
  • conversation topics to avoid
  • trap questions
  • illegal questions
  • whether to write thank you notes

…and so much more.

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