Session 3 - Professionalism Builds Trust: The Signals Programs Notice Before You Interview (7/15/26)

From communication habits and scheduling behavior to responsiveness and preparation, applicants continuously send signals that influence how programs perceive them throughout recruitment season. Led by former residency program coordinators, this session offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on the behaviors that build trust, the common missteps applicants make unintentionally, and why professionalism often plays a larger role in recruitment decisions than applicants realize. The Pathway to Residency is a year-long experience guiding future physicians from residency application to intern year. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.thalamus.org/residency-se....