Unlock Your Future: Ace Residency or Fellowship Interview!
What you'll learn
- Understand the residency and fellowship interview process.
- Demonstrate effective residency and fellowship interviewing skills
- Tailor interview responses to each specific program
- Follow up effectively during and after interviews
Requirements
- Being a medical student or graduate in the process of applying to residency or fellowship programs
Description
The Residency and Fellowship Interviews course is a comprehensive resource that can help students prepare for success in their residency and fellowship interviews. The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
Common interview questions: Students will learn about the most common interview questions that are asked in residency and fellowship interviews, and how to develop strong answers to each question.
Experience questions: Students will learn how to answer experience questions in a way that highlights their skills, knowledge, and values.
Behavioral and situational questions: Students will learn how to answer behavioral and situational questions in a way that demonstrates their critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to work well under pressure.
Personality questions: Students will learn how to answer personality questions in a way that is authentic and genuine.
Medicine questions: Students will learn how to answer medicine questions in a way that demonstrates their knowledge of the specialty and their commitment to lifelong learning.
In addition to learning about specific types of interview questions, students will also learn about:
Techniques for addressing challenging questions: Students will learn how to address challenging questions in a way that is professional and constructive.
Handling USMLE scores, multiple test attempts, and transcript issues: Students will learn how to handle these issues in a way that is honest and transparent.
Engaging in pre-interview sessions with current residents or fellows: Students will learn how to use pre-interview sessions to their advantage.
What to ask and what not to ask during the interview: Students will learn what to ask during their interviews and what questions to avoid.
Mastering virtual interviews: Zoom setup and etiquette: Students will learn how to set up and conduct virtual interviews professionally.
Who this course is for:
- My residency and fellowship interviews course is for all medical students and graduates, regardless of their experience level or the programs they are applying to.
Instructors
My name is Basel Abdelazeem, and I am a cardiovascular disease fellow at West Virginia University. I have a unique and inspiring journey to medicine, having gone through two residency matches and one fellowship match before finding my true calling in cardiology.
I am passionate about teaching and sharing my experiences and knowledge with others. I believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow, and I am committed to helping my students succeed. I am also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in medicine.
Here is a more personal version:
I am a driven and passionate individual who has overcome many challenges to achieve my goals. I am also a team player and a good communicator. I am always willing to go the extra mile, and I am committed to making a positive impact on the world.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, and playing Soccer.
I am excited to be a part of the Udemy community, and I look forward to getting to know you all better.
Hi, I'm Sandi Banour, a pharmacist. I'm currently a clinical pharmacist, and I work closely with patients and providers to optimize medication use and improve patient outcomes.
I'm passionate about helping students succeed, and I'm excited to join Dr. Basel Abdelazeem as a co-instructor for the Residency and Fellowship Interviews Course. I'm committed to helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their interviews and match into their desired programs.
I'm here to help you in any way that I can. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or need advice. I'm rooting for you!