What I Learned from 35 Residency Interviews

After 35 neurosurgery residency interviews and some mistakes along the way, I learned a lot about what residencies care about. Not all residencies are the same, but these tips apply to all specialties. 00:00 Introduction 01:02 - Not everyone reads your CV 02:22 - Know your CV very well 03:19 - Grades may never come up 04:55 - Letters of recommendation may be brought up frequently 07:00 - Always have questions ready 08:36 - "Why would you come here?" 11:00 - Prepare stories from your life 12:02 - Practice interpersonal skills 12:50 - Dress and grooming #residency #medschool #medicalstudent