Residency Interview Prep

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Communicating with an angry family?

Communication Professionalism
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

In your own words, how would you deliver bad news compassionately?

Communication Clinical Scenarios Professionalism
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Balancing research or scholarly work with clinical duties?

Research Time Management
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Handoff best practices you follow?

Quality Improvement Communication Telemedicine
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Caring for a patient with limited English proficiency?

Equity Communication Diversity & Inclusion Conflict
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Leading a rapid response/code situation?

Leadership Clinical Scenarios Decision-Making
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

How you recover after a tough day?

Wellness Resilience
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Tell me about integrating social determinants into your plan?

Equity Systems-Based Practice Advocacy
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Addressing a microaggression you witnessed on the team?

Professionalism Diversity & Inclusion
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

What makes a great resident colleague?

Program Fit Teamwork Professionalism
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Could you talk about prioritizing learning goals on a tough rotation?

Motivation Time Management Conflict
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.

Maintaining patient dignity during intimate exams?

Professionalism Ethics Time Management
Why this question?
Assess judgment, communication, and professionalism in realistic residency contexts, including reflection and patient-centered decision-making.
Best practices
  • Set the scene briefly (role, setting, constraints).
  • Explain your reasoning and options considered.
  • Name stakeholders and how you communicated with each.
  • Close with outcomes and what you learned or would adapt next time.
What to avoid
  • Vague timelines or missing your specific role.
  • Focusing only on medical facts without communication or systems steps.
  • Blaming others; skipping reflection or follow-up.
  • Ignoring patient preferences or safety checks.
Background
Programs probe authentic scenarios to gauge readiness for supervised autonomy, situational awareness, and a growth mindset.
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