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US Residency-Interview and TravelFaraz Khan Luni
USMLE Step 1 99 (266)USMLE Step 2 99 (263)USMLE Step 3 99 (234)
University of Toledo, IM
CV Highlights
Strengths
Triple 99 in USMLE
4 Publications
1 Month US Observership
CV HighlightsWeaknesses
Triple 99 in USMLE
No US elective -Observership is NOT the same as
elective
Limited budget
Application Overview
Applied in 46 program
- 18 Universities & Cleveland Clinic - 25 University Affiliated community
program - 2 Community programs
Calls
1. University of Toledo2. UAB, Montgomery3. Union Memorial, Baltimore4. St Francis, Chicago5. Sisters of Charity, Buffalo6. Florida Hospital, Orlando
7. Queens Hospital Center, NYC
Interview Scheduling
Area Wise
Options
Match vs Prematch
Mode of travel
US MAP
Reminders
Call
Meet them personally
Contacts- Elective and observership contacts
Pre Interview Dinner
Formal-ish
Backup Tie
You are being watched!
Pre Interview Dinner
Dining Manners
Get feel of program - Program philosophy - Key words - Resident satisfaction
Interview PreparationResearch
Website Your CV Interviewers -Background -Pronunciation Current residents
Interview Preparation
Know yourself
Mock Interview
Practice
Visit the hospital
SUIT UP
Interview Day
Suit Up Be on time Smile Team player Don’t let your guard down
Interview Day
Breakfast
Morning report
Program overview -Program Director -Power point or Video
Interview Day
Interviews -Multiple -Or a Panel Interview -Time Tour Meeting residents Noon Conference Lunch
Tips for Answering
Smile
Relax
Manners
Eye contact
Tips for Answering Passion
Honesty
Enthusiasm
Confidence -Arrogance is NOT confidence
Tips for Answering
Be yourself
Choose your words wisely
Enjoy
Tips for Answering
Useful terms
Team Work
Life long learning
Evidence based medicine
Interview Questions
Most Common
Tell me some thing about your self -Yourself does not mean family
Why did you apply to this program
How did you get to know about us
Interview Questions
Most Common Where do you see yourself after 5 or
10 years
Fellowships
Strengths and weaknesses
Anything you want to ask us
Questions
Don’t ask what is on the program website
Know who to ask
Usual questions
New questions
Interview Questions
Scenarios
Managing conflict
Patient case scenario - Tri State Question (PA,NJ,NY)
After Interview
Evaluate yourself
Improve yourself
Don’t be too tough on yourself
Thank you
E mail Vs Mail -Drafts -Proper English
Timings
Cards
Thank you
Personalized
Know who you are mailing
Basic Matter - Thank you for inviting - Love for program - Mutual Ranking
Normal Letter
Dear Dr XYZ, Thank you for inviting me to UTMC. I
loved your program. I will rank you the highest on my list of programs and hope you rank me highly too.
Alternate wordings
Instead of
I will rank you the highest on my list of programs
USE
I would love to be a part of the team
Alternate wordings
Instead of
Hope you rank me highly too
USE
I hope you consider me
Rank Order List
www.nrmp.org
Don’t leave till last moment
Around 3rd week of Febuary
Rank Order List
Your choice
Current residents and their satisfaction
Hospital atmosphere
University vs Community
Rank Order List H1 vs J1
Family
Fellowships
Location
Pay, facilities
My ROL
1. University of Toledo2. Florida Hospital, Orlando3. Sisters of Charity, Buffalo4. Union Memorial, Baltimore5. UAB, Montgomery6. St Francis, Chicago7. Queens Hospital Center, NYC
Going to US
Choosing Flight
Budget -Online vs Agent Weight Validity Free change of date Comfort
Things to do
Bank Account
Why Which one Options -Checking -Over draft Debit card
Things to do
Mobile Connection
Unlimited Deals~ $50 T Mobile Cricket My Simple Mobile
E Bay
US Travel
Air
Road
Train
Things to do
Grey Hound Discovery Pass
7 day $ 239.00
15day $ 339.00
30day $ 439.00
60day $ 539.00
Other Buses
1. Megabus www.megabus.com
2. Boltbus www.boltbus.com
Air Travel
Can be cheaper than bus www.Expedia.com Advance booking Keep luggage to a minimum -Southwest airlines -Jet Blue
Travel within cities
More expensive then intercity travel
Useful Sites - www.maps.google.com - www.hopstop.com
Accommodation
APPNA home Seniors - Networking (DMC Alumni) - Don’t overstay www.craigslist.com www.couchsurfing.com -Never tried it
Enjoy Your Trip
THANK YOU
US RESIDENCYINTERVIEWS
ISRA’A KHANUSMLE STEP 1 90 (217)
USMLE STEP 2 CK 91 (221)
PREMATCHPediatrics
Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan
CV Highlights
Strengths
2 Externships
1 Observership
Waived LORs
CV Highlights
Weaknesses Scores
No US elective
Not appeared for step 3
No research/publications
Application Overview
Applied to 78 programs 41 Pediatrics 37 Internal Medicine
(different programs for pediatrics and IM)
Break-Up 29 University Programs 43 Community affiliated University Programs 6 Community Programs
Personal Statement
Write it yourself !!! Your life’s story Needs time Multiple drafts Multiple reviews Avoid cliché Different PS for different subspecialty
Pediatrics
Love children Can deal with parents Compassionate and caring Treating children AND the family! Interpersonal skills Communication skills Listening skills
Pediatrics (contd.)
Children’s Hospitals vs Non-children’s hospital
General Pediatrics vs Fellowships
Interview Calls
Pediatrics:
1. Hurley Medical Center, MI
2. Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital at St. Louis University, MO
3. MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
4. Mount Sinai, Elmhurst, NY
Internal Medicine:
5. SUNY, Syracuse, NY
6. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, NJ
Interview PreparationSources
Website
Seniors
Current residents, fellows
Other people who have interviewed there
Know your application well
Interview preparationHow
• Know yourself
• 5 traits you WANT a program to know about yourself
• Mock interviews
• Read frequently asked questions
• Frame answers; write them down
• Practice makes perfect
Before the Interview
Be in the city at least 2 days earlier Read over application, publications, PS Go over program website Arrange for transport Good night’s sleep Relax
A typical interview day
Breakfast with morning report Welcome by Program Director Interviews (vary in number) Tour of the hospital Lunch with residents University programs invite to a pre
interview dinner (do not miss!)
Pre interview dinner:
• Punctuality
• Table manners!
• Appropriate questions
• Be on guard, this is an interview too
• Choose wisely what you order
The Interview Day
• Your chance to sell yourself !
• Dress well
• Girls: Don’t leave your hair loose
• Weather forecast
• Punctuality
The Interview Day (contd.)
• Names and pronunciation
• Smile
• Confidence
• Posture
• Eye contact
The Interview Day (contd.)
Enthusiasm (even if this is your last interview)
Manners (even with administration and house staff!)
Direct questions to the right people
Relax Most of the time you can’t gauge what they think about you!
Questions you will be asked
1. Tell us about yourself?
2. Strengths/Weaknesses?
3. Why a subspecialty?
4. Why this program?
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
6. Something from your PS and CAF
Questions you should ask
• VERY important
• Ask the right person!• Ask what is not on the website or what has not been told • Frame the question correctly
• Examples:
*What is your idea of an ideal resident?
*What are the challenges I may face as a resident here (rather than weakness of program)
Prematch
• Offered by smaller programs
• May lose out chance of fellowships
• Some University programs offer
• Time offered for response
• Attend all interviews (preferably)
• Earlier visa processing
Prematch (contd.)
• Know your priorities
• Know the program
• Withdrawal from NRMP
• Cannot submit an ROL
• IT IS YOUR CALL IN THE END!
Interview season
• Networking
• Lodging
• Travel
• Warm and wise clothing
• Debit card
Perks of my Interview season
Relatives
Very helpful seniors
Thank you !
