Interviewing

 
 

Information on our interview schedule

We look forward to meeting you during our virtual interview process! We interview on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in November, December and some dates in January. We use a holistic review process that does not rely on any one filter to select our candidates for interviews. We take the necessary time to carefully review applications in their entirety before deciding on our interview candidates. For this reason, we do not expect to issue any interview invites until after October 15th. We will release our first set of interview invitations at that time and will continue to release more invites until we reach our target of 100 interviews. If you receive an invitation, please respond within 3 days so we can open up slots to other applicants if you are not interested. Once we have filled our interview slots, we will maintain a short waiting list in case of cancellations. Please be respectful to your colleagues and cancel as far in advance if you decide you so not wish to interview with us after accepting. We will update this site as we move through the interview season so please check here before reaching out to us directly if you are still waiting for an interview invitation.

We have released our first round of interview invitations and look forward to talking with you! We will be releasing more invitations in a rolling model throughout our interview season so if you did not get an invitation in this round, please keep  looking. You may feel free to reach out and let us know if something has changed in your status. We can’t answer each email individually but do read them.

All interviews will be conducted virtually for candidates applying for residency in academic year 2024-2025. We will use a video conference technology to connect candidates with an interviewer in real time. Candidates will be asked to sit face-to-face with the interviewer(s) and answer their questions. Candidates will be given an opportunity to ask questions.

FAQs

How should I prepare for a virtual interview?

We recommend the following tips as suggested by the Association of American Medical Colleges:

Identify Suitable Technology:

  • A stable internet connection.

  • A computer or tablet with a good webcam and microphone. Although a mobile phone may be used, we recommend using a computer or tablet to improve stability. We also recommend using a device that will not accept phone calls during interviews because a phone call will interfere with your ability to complete your response.

Practice with Technology:

  • Check your microphone and camera to make sure they’re working well and the picture and sound are not poor quality.

  • Check your internet speed. You can do this it at SpeedTest.net. Sometimes switching from Wi-Fi to a wired ethernet connection improves your internet speed. If your home’s internet connection is too slow, consider going to a local library or find space at your school where you can do the interview in a private room with stable Wi-Fi.

  • Make a note of how the camera and microphone are positioned so you can recreate a setup that works during the actual interview.

  • Look at the device’s camera, not at the screen, and keep your head and shoulders centered in the camera’s view.

  • If possible, record yourself so you can get a sense of your eye contact, sound quality, and whether you’re fidgeting, swiveling in your chair, or making distracting gestures, such as covering parts of your face. Try to present a calm, engaged demeanor during the interview.

Environment:

  • A private, quiet, and well-lit space that is free of distractions where you can be alone:

  • Make sure you have control over the background noise, so avoid open spaces in libraries and places where you could be interrupted such as coffee shops and other communal spaces. Consider completing the interview at home or find a space offered by your school.

  • Avoid having sources of bright light such as sunlight and lamps directly behind you because they will cast a shadow on you. Instead, make sure a light source is in front of you so the interviewer can see you clearly. If you’re doing the interview at night, make sure there’s a lamp available that can light up your face.

  • Consider the backdrop you will use during your interview and try to keep it clean, neat and free of distractions. Virtual backgrounds are not recommended.