Interview help

[APACHE3]

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I have Interview on Tuesday. Its my first. Which questions should I ask the program? Are there questions I should NOT ask? (vacation, termination policy, etc..?) Thanks

 

[Poety]

I have Interview on Tuesday. Its my first. Which questions should I ask the program? Are there questions I should NOT ask? (vacation, termination policy, etc..?) Thanks

apache, try that aafp website, they have a list of things to ask residencys - hope this helps!

 

[PTP]

I ve heard some people say dont ask about call (the frequency), supposedly it could show your not a hard worker? I dont know, I am just saying what I heard. You can ask things like:
how many didactic sessions are they,
are the attending easy accessible/do they like to teach,
what are the stengths of the program,
if there is one thing you could improve what would it be,
what have some of the recent grads gone into,
do the grads find jobs in the immediate area or elsewhere,
how many poeple usually go into fellowships,
do the residents get along,
do the residents hang out outside of the residency,
ask stuff about the city,
are procedures plentifull,
what is the patient population like,
is there diverse pathology,
aside from the common chronic diseases is there exposure to some not so common pathology,
dont say "zed" for the letter "z"
do the residents follow a panel of pts throughout their residency for longitudial care,
how much exposure is there to [something your interested in]
are there any research oppertunities to help facilitiate fellowships,
schools if you have kids,
jobs if your wife may need one,
do you get to supervise medical students
patients load/cap

bottom line, dont be nervous just be yourself unless your really weird then just fake a normal person for the 1 hours of actually interviews...and also, at many places the residents do have some input so be nice to them.

 

[coolbabe76]

which specialty?do they give out interviews(real ones,not invites) so early?????????

 

[toofache32]

Are there questions I should NOT ask?

"So....how old is your daughter?"

"Mind if I smoke?"

"Does it count if it was less than an ounce and over 100-yards from a school?"

"She said she was 18...and she sure was willing."

 

[APACHE3]

Toofache...I thought about those questions..I would love to do that!! I actually finished the phone interview and got the invite the next day. To, PTP, those are great questions, most I had in the back of my mind, but you added some extra that are good. As for early interviews, Most of my programs are 2nd tier, Univ. affiliated or community hospitals. My credentials are good, strong, but not great (I'm not a gunner). I have a family so I'm looking at a variety of programs mostly middle sized town, altough I have been invited to a Big University program to interview. oh, I'm applying IM. GL to you

 

[mosche]

Based on a couple of last years threads/experiences, I plan to ask each program: "When are residents actually expected to report for training?"

I seem to recall that several programs required residents to report earlier than they, the residents, had expected--A HUGE HEADACHE WHEN YOU CONSIDER ALL THE LOGISTICS involved!

 

[APACHE3]

Well, most programs do want you to attend hospital orientation so you can do all the paperwork, watch OSHA film, bs$% stuff. If you are lucky maybe you get paid for that week!!

 

[amarula]

I ve heard some people say dont ask about call (the frequency), supposedly it could show your not a hard worker? I dont know, I am just saying what I heard. You can ask things like:
how many didactic sessions are they,
are the attending easy accessible/do they like to teach,
what are the stengths of the program,
if there is one thing you could improve what would it be,
what have some of the recent grads gone into,
do the grads find jobs in the immediate area or elsewhere,
how many poeple usually go into fellowships,
do the residents get along,
do the residents hang out outside of the residency,
ask stuff about the city,
are procedures plentifull,
what is the patient population like,
is there diverse pathology,
aside from the common chronic diseases is there exposure to some not so common pathology,
dont say "zed" for the letter "z"
do the residents follow a panel of pts throughout their residency for longitudial care,
how much exposure is there to [something your interested in]
are there any research oppertunities to help facilitiate fellowships,
schools if you have kids,
jobs if your wife may need one,
do you get to supervise medical students
patients load/cap

bottom line, dont be nervous just be yourself unless your really weird then just fake a normal person for the 1 hours of actually interviews...and also, at many places the residents do have some input so be nice to them.

if your wife may need one?!?!?!?

Now, there are more women in medical school than men. I know it takes time for people to get used to social progressive change, so just be aware that statements like that are a bit offensive.

 

[StringBean]

if your wife may need one?!?!?!?

Now, there are more women in medical school than men. I know it takes time for people to get used to social progressive change, so just be aware that statements like that are a bit offensive.

👍 👍

 

[toofache32]

if your wife may need one?!?!?!?

Now, there are more women in medical school than men. I know it takes time for people to get used to social progressive change, so just be aware that statements like that are a bit offensive.

Wow. Lighten up.

 

[amarula]

Wow. Lighten up.

I didn't think that my comment was so heavy. Just true! It sounds like you should lighten up, actually...

 

[APACHE3]

Don't steal my post. Everyone is just having some fun...By the way, I did get the interview and I also have 10 more, so I'll just practice as I go!!!GL to all.

 

[Gauss]

Based on a couple of last years threads/experiences, I plan to ask each program: "When are residents actually expected to report for training?"

I seem to recall that several programs required residents to report earlier than they, the residents, had expected--A HUGE HEADACHE WHEN YOU CONSIDER ALL THE LOGISTICS involved!

true
I had to report June 19 - which I didn't expect. But this is not uncommon for prelim/transit years. You start early to finish early so you have time to move to your pgy2 program which starts july1