Free guides, presentations and checklists from Resiyay's physician advisors to help you prepare for residency interviews, from setting up for a virtual interview to writing your letter of intent.
Resources: Checklist
Interview Day Tips Checklist
For difficult questions (i.e. Describe yourself)
Attach a few reminder notes to side of laptop
Maintain eye contact with interviewer while referencing note
Know your CV
Interviewers commonly ask to elaborate on details from CV
Ex: Results/conclusions may be brought up from various publications or poster presentations
It’s easy to forget these so be prepared
Virtual Residency Interviewer with Timer
AK_All questions with answers
60 Tough questions with answers
Difficult Questions
Questions to ask Program/PD/Faculty/Residents
$.99 for kindle version
Search on LinkedIn
Make notes: how long Residents/PDs have been in program, where they come from, what they do
Free Mock interviews
Camera
Best video quality = attach DSLR to a PC
Attach GoproHero 8/9/10 to a pc
NexiGo N60 USB Computer Camera, 110-Degree FOV
Best webcam = insta 360 webcam
Best value webcam = elgato Face cam
$100 webcam = avermedia pw315 (requires some adjustments)
Ring light
Fifine USB microphone K669B
Your interview season plan
Know every line of your CV, prepare short stories for common questions, research each program, and test your camera, microphone, lighting and internet.
Practise with a mock interview →Look at the camera, keep answers clear and structured, give real examples, and ask each program thoughtful questions.
Read our interview guide →Send short thank-you notes, follow each program's communication rules, and send a letter of intent to your top choice if appropriate.
Letter of intent guide →FAQ
Yes. The presentations, checklists and group mock interviews on this page are free to use.
A letter of interest tells a program you would like an interview or are still very interested. A letter of intent is sent after interviews to tell one program it is your first choice. Only send a letter of intent to one program.
Use the virtual interviewer with timer and the standardized questions on this page, then join a free group mock or book a one-to-one mock interview for feedback.
Yes. Book a one-to-one mock interview with a physician advisor for detailed, private feedback.
Keep going
Book a one-to-one mock interview and get honest feedback from a physician who has been through the Match.
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