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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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Introduction and Prep
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  1. Importance of interview preparation.
  2. Understanding the medical residency interview process.
  3. Learning residency programs.
  4. Three Phases of Interview Preparation:
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About You
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  1. Tell me about yourself.
  2. What are your strengths?
  3. What are your weaknesses?
  4. What will you do if you do not match?
  5. What motivates you as a physician?
  6. Are you prepared for the rigors of residency training?
 
Med School & Home Country
 
  1. Why did you choose to become a doctor?
  2. Tell me about your medical education.
  3. Compare medical care in your country vs here.
  4. Tell me more about your experience as a healthcare worker in your country.
  5. Have you ever taught medical students?
 
Application
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  1. How do you assess your USMLE Scores?
  2. Tell me more about blog article mentioned in CV.
  3. Tell about something which is not mentioned in CV.
  4. Have you received awards during medical school?
 
Medicine & Career
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  1. Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
  2. Tell me one interesting medical case you have handled.
  3. What motivates you to be trained in the US?
  4. What challenges do you foresee that will potentially affect this specialty in the next ten years?
  5. Have you ever worked in ICU setting? 
  6. What should we all learn from COVID-19?
  7. Why are you so sure that this specialty is right for you?
 
Program &Hospital
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  1. How do you find our hospital?
  2. What are you looking for, in a residency program?
  3. What would you like to know about our program?
  4. Do you have any suggestions about our program?
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About Research
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  1. What is your opinion about medical research?
  2. Can you explain your research project and its findings in layman's terms?
  3. How did your research contribute to your understanding of the medical field?
  4. Did you face any challenges during your research? How did you overcome them?
  5. How did you go about formulating your research hypothesis?
  6. How did you work with your team on the research project, and what role did You play in your team?
  7. How would you apply the skills you learned from doing research in your medical practice?
  8. What did you learn from your research mentor, and how has this influenced you?
  9. Will you continue research during your residency, and if so, in what areas are you interested?
  10. We prioritize clinical practice over research. How would this benefit your clinical growth?
 
Personality
 
  1. Describe a time when you disagreed with a team member. How did you resolve the issue?
  2. How do you handle delivering bad news to a patient or their family?
  3. Describe your leadership experience. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
  4. Describe a time when you felt most connected to a patient. What did you learn from that experience?
  5. How do you approach treating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds?
  6. How do you ensure you're always providing patient-centered care?
  7. What kind of personality traits do you find most difficult to deal with, in coworkers?
  8. Can you describe a time when things didn't go as planned during a procedure or patient interaction?
  9. How do you handle feedback and criticism about your medical skills and knowledge?
  10. Describe a situation where you noticed a mistake in your/colleague's work. How did you address it?
  11. How do you ensure a balance between your professional and personal life?
  12. Describe making a crucial medical decision with limited data and your approach.
  13. How do you build trust with patients who might be fearful about medical treatment?
  14. Have you ever had to resist pressure and assert your position on an issue you felt strongly about?
  15. How do you prioritize your tasks when multiple patients or situations demand your attention?
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Professional Ethics
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  1. What would you do if you suspected a colleague of being impaired or practicing unsafely?
  2. Will your beliefs impact your ability to handle clinical situations in residency?
  3. What would you do if a patient asks for a treatment that is not medically indicated?
  4. How would you handle a case where a patient's beliefs hinder their medical care?
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