Interview Questions to ask the Residency Program

Remember that interviews are meant to be an exchange of ideas between yourself, and the residency program. We have included a list of relevant questions that you can ask the residency program. We have also created a separate list of interview questions to ask the residents and fellows you will be meeting.

• Ask for a copy of the residency program’s teaching, conf & call schedules.

• Which fellowships do your residents usually get into?

• Which universities do your residents commonly get accepted, for a fellowship?

• What changes have been made to implement the new 80-hour residency workweek?

• What qualities are you looking for in a Residency / Fellowship applicant?

• How many hospitals participate in your residency program?

• What residency research opportunities do you offer?

• Do you have any minimum USMLE score requirements to match?

• What type of visas do you offer to foreign medical graduates (FMG)?

• Are there opportunities to teach medical students during residency?

• Where do your Residents typically practice Medicine after they graduate?

• How do you get feedback from the Residents?

• How do you handle complaints from residents and fellows?

• Do you require the completion of USMLE Step 3 prior to starting residency?

• Do you have a dedicated (PGY-4) Chief Resident?

• Do you encourage your Residents / Fellows to attend medical conferences?

• Ask for a sample copy of the residency program’s contract.

• What are your current ongoing residency research projects?

• How much dedicated residency research time is offered?

• Do you offer residency contracts outside the ERAS / NRMP match?