During the Interview
- Keep track of your feelings about the interview to assess how suitable the fit is between you and the program
- Consider which questions are appropriate for the interview , and which are for a less formal setting.
- Order your priorities - the beginning of the interview may not be the right time to ask about compensation, benefits and call schedules. Although these are legitimate questions, bad timing or asking the wrong people could make your interviewers uncomfortable about your values. You can ask some of the current residents these questions.
- Questions that challenge or confront interviewers can be alienating, be careful of tone and word choice.
"What is wrong with your program?" is more difficult to answer than "What are some of the challenges faced by this program in caring for patients and training residents?"
- Investigate each year of the residency. Many people often direct their interviews to the first year only.