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What do you feel you can contribute to our program?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question is your chance to 'sell' yourself! Interviewers want to see if you know what makes you a great fit for their program and if you've done your homework about what they value.
Best practices
  • Highlight 2-4 key strengths that match the program's needs.
  • Use specific examples to back up your claims, like clinical experiences or leadership roles.
  • Show enthusiasm for the program by mentioning how your strengths align with their mission.
What to avoid
  • Don't just recite your CV or give generic praise about the program.
  • Avoid sounding arrogant or overconfident; keep it confident but friendly.
  • Don't forget to tailor your answer to the specific program; show you've done your research!

What makes you stand out from other applicants?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question is your chance to 'sell' yourself! Interviewers want to see if you know what makes you a great fit for their program and if you've done your homework about what they value.
Best practices
  • Highlight 2-4 key strengths that match the program's needs.
  • Use specific examples to back up your claims, like clinical experiences or leadership roles.
  • Show enthusiasm for the program by mentioning how your strengths align with their mission.
What to avoid
  • Don't just recite your CV or give generic praise about the program.
  • Avoid sounding arrogant or overconfident; keep it confident but friendly.
  • Don't forget to tailor your answer to the specific program; show you've done your research!

What unique qualities do you bring to the table as an applicant?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question is your chance to 'sell' yourself! Interviewers want to see if you know what makes you a great fit for their program and if you've done your homework about what they value.
Best practices
  • Highlight 2-4 key strengths that match the program's needs.
  • Use specific examples to back up your claims, like clinical experiences or leadership roles.
  • Show enthusiasm for the program by mentioning how your strengths align with their mission.
What to avoid
  • Don't just recite your CV or give generic praise about the program.
  • Avoid sounding arrogant or overconfident; keep it confident but friendly.
  • Don't forget to tailor your answer to the specific program; show you've done your research!

Can you list three key abilities that make you a valuable candidate for residency in <specialty>?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism Specialty-Specific
Why this question?
This question is your chance to 'sell' yourself! Interviewers want to see if you know what makes you a great fit for their program and if you've done your homework about what they value.
Best practices
  • Highlight 2-4 key strengths that match the program's needs.
  • Use specific examples to back up your claims, like clinical experiences or leadership roles.
  • Show enthusiasm for the program by mentioning how your strengths align with their mission.
What to avoid
  • Don't just recite your CV or give generic praise about the program.
  • Avoid sounding arrogant or overconfident; keep it confident but friendly.
  • Don't forget to tailor your answer to the specific program; show you've done your research!

What’s your approach to think a close friend would describe your best qualities?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question checks how you see yourself through others' eyes. It's about self-awareness, humility, and showing off your good traits without bragging.
Best practices
  • Mention real things friends or colleagues have said about you.
  • Use a fun nickname or story to make your answer memorable.
  • Pick 1-2 positive traits like 'reliable' or 'calm under pressure' and back them up with examples.
What to avoid
  • Don't just say 'I'm smart' or 'I'm nice' without examples.
  • Avoid mentioning any negative traits, even jokingly.
  • Don't deflect by saying 'You'd have to ask them' – highlight your good qualities!

What would your friends say about your character and abilities?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question checks how you see yourself through others' eyes. It's about self-awareness, humility, and showing off your good traits without bragging.
Best practices
  • Mention real things friends or colleagues have said about you.
  • Use a fun nickname or story to make your answer memorable.
  • Pick 1-2 positive traits like 'reliable' or 'calm under pressure' and back them up with examples.
What to avoid
  • Don't just say 'I'm smart' or 'I'm nice' without examples.
  • Avoid mentioning any negative traits, even jokingly.
  • Don't deflect by saying 'You'd have to ask them' – highlight your good qualities!

Your areas for growth and how you try to enhance them.?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism Core Top
Why this question?
This question checks if you know yourself well, are honest, and are committed to getting better. They want to see if you can spot a real area for improvement and are actively working on it.
Best practices
  • Pick a real weakness, but not one that would be a deal-breaker for residency.
  • Explain what you're doing to improve it with specific actions.
  • Share any positive results or progress you've made.
What to avoid
  • Don't say you have no weaknesses. Everyone has them!
  • Avoid fake positives like 'I'm a perfectionist.' It's overused and not genuine.
  • Don't mention a critical flaw without showing how you're fixing it.

In your view, what might be a reason someone would not get along with you?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question checks if you know yourself well, are honest, and are committed to getting better. They want to see if you can spot a real area for improvement and are actively working on it.
Best practices
  • Pick a real weakness, but not one that would be a deal-breaker for residency.
  • Explain what you're doing to improve it with specific actions.
  • Share any positive results or progress you've made.
What to avoid
  • Don't say you have no weaknesses. Everyone has them!
  • Avoid fake positives like 'I'm a perfectionist.' It's overused and not genuine.
  • Don't mention a critical flaw without showing how you're fixing it.

What things would you like to change about yourself?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question checks if you know yourself well, are honest, and are committed to getting better. They want to see if you can spot a real area for improvement and are actively working on it.
Best practices
  • Pick a real weakness, but not one that would be a deal-breaker for residency.
  • Explain what you're doing to improve it with specific actions.
  • Share any positive results or progress you've made.
What to avoid
  • Don't say you have no weaknesses. Everyone has them!
  • Avoid fake positives like 'I'm a perfectionist.' It's overused and not genuine.
  • Don't mention a critical flaw without showing how you're fixing it.

Can you discuss your areas for growth and the steps you take to address them?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question checks if you know yourself well, are honest, and are committed to getting better. They want to see if you can spot a real area for improvement and are actively working on it.
Best practices
  • Pick a real weakness, but not one that would be a deal-breaker for residency.
  • Explain what you're doing to improve it with specific actions.
  • Share any positive results or progress you've made.
What to avoid
  • Don't say you have no weaknesses. Everyone has them!
  • Avoid fake positives like 'I'm a perfectionist.' It's overused and not genuine.
  • Don't mention a critical flaw without showing how you're fixing it.

If I asked your best friend what they don't like about you, what would they say?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question checks if you know yourself well, are honest, and are committed to getting better. They want to see if you can spot a real area for improvement and are actively working on it.
Best practices
  • Pick a real weakness, but not one that would be a deal-breaker for residency.
  • Explain what you're doing to improve it with specific actions.
  • Share any positive results or progress you've made.
What to avoid
  • Don't say you have no weaknesses. Everyone has them!
  • Avoid fake positives like 'I'm a perfectionist.' It's overused and not genuine.
  • Don't mention a critical flaw without showing how you're fixing it.

What professional deficiencies do you aim to enhance during residency?

Personal Personal Attributes Professionalism
Why this question?
This question checks if you know yourself well, are honest, and are committed to getting better. They want to see if you can spot a real area for improvement and are actively working on it.
Best practices
  • Pick a real weakness, but not one that would be a deal-breaker for residency.
  • Explain what you're doing to improve it with specific actions.
  • Share any positive results or progress you've made.
What to avoid
  • Don't say you have no weaknesses. Everyone has them!
  • Avoid fake positives like 'I'm a perfectionist.' It's overused and not genuine.
  • Don't mention a critical flaw without showing how you're fixing it.
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