Countdown To The Match

Let’s continue breaking down some common questions you will experience on the interview trail. Dr. Mike Olson and I will discuss what we think the “question behind the question” is, and what programs are looking for in an answer. Questions about your behavior. For example:   Tell me about a stressful patient encounter you had in medical school and how you handled it. Tell me about a time you disagreed with an attending physician and how you handled the situation. Tell me about a time you had to work with someone you didn’t like - what was the outcome? Tell me about the last time you failed at something.     Questions about your personality. For example:   Tell me a joke. If you were a plant, what type of plant would you be? Draw a picture of me as a character in your favorite movie.     Unfortunately that’s all the time we have for today’s show. If today’s topic struck a cord with you and you would like to practice your interviewing skills, drop us a line over at the MatchGurus.com and we will s