Getting In: How to stand out from the crowd and ACE your residency interview

Getting In: How to stand out from the crowd and ACE your residency interview

The 2015 NRMP data shows that while the USMLE Step 1 is the single most important factor in granting an applicant an interview, interpersonal communication skills matter the most when choosing who to rank and ultimately hire.<br /><br />Why spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars preparing for the USMLE exams, only to “wing” the interview? <br /><br />In Getting In, Dr. Myers Hurt outlines the necessary steps to prepare for this crucial conversation. Find out:<br /><br />What types of interviews exist<br />Who will be interviewing you<br />How to answer common questions, and<br />How you will be evaluated<br /><br />Investing time and effort preparing for the interview day will reduce anxiety, increase your confidence, and ensure you are representing your “best self” when it matters the most.