saturday interview?

[StringBean]

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I've been offered a saturday for an interview date at a program. It just seems weird, I hadn't heard of Saturday interviews before. Anyone else have a Saturday date? Is there any disadvantage to interviewing on a weekend? I'd think you may not get the full feel of the place b/c less people will be around.

 

[DrDre']

I have a saturday interview in anesthesia. If they offer it, it is fine. Can't penalize you for something they designed.

 

[Yosh]

I have an interview this Saturday for Gen Surgery....so it happens...Ortho has been known to do Saturdays too....

 

[Sugar72]

I have a couple of saturday interviews - I like it because I don't have much time off so a weekend in between rotations works well for me! UMIch, UIC, and Loyola. I can see your point though about not getting a feel for the program when it is not a full working day. It is probably easier for the program to have interviews on saturdays for that reason.

 

[radonc]

the attendings dont have to interrupt patient care (outpatient clinics, rounds, etc) on saturdays, allowing them to free up more time with interviewees. i liked sat interviews, unfortunately, you dont get to see what a 'normal' day is like either.

 

[chicamedica]

saturday interview here too. Don't have much of a choice here tho. I'm sure it'll be fine. I'll probably do a second look there anyway, since its one of my top choices, so i'll get to see a real work day.

 

[hermione]

Just got an invite for a Sat interview (anesthesia) and the follow up info stated that the interview is held at a hotel. ???? Makes me think the hospital must be pretty crappy if they don't even let you see it. Hm. Any thoughts?