Interview Prep

About the interview process
Here's what you can expect from the residency interview process, including the role of the interview in the application process.

What to expect and how to prepare
Learn the basics of what to expect and how to prepare for your residency interviews.

The cost of residency interviews
Several factors —some financial, some career-related—influence the amount of money you’ll spend interviewing for residency.

What (not) to wear
Here's how to portray the image of a successful, mature physician — in-person and online.
The Cost of Interviewing for Residency
AAMC staff and an experienced medical school financial aid officer dive into the costs of interviewing for residency and how to optimize your funds and interview opportunities.

Frequently asked interview questions
A list of forty questions that are commonly asked during residency interviews

The real questions behind three challenging interview questions
Questions asked of you during an interview are designed to learn something about you. However, it's not always clear what interviewers are trying to learn.

Interviewing residency programs
The interview is your best opportunity to discover which program is the best fit. So how do you try on each program?

What to know before you go
Tips to ensure the best first impression possible during your interviews.
Residency program evaluation guide
Use this guide after each interview to generate a personal review of each program.