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 previous patient cases. For example:   What was the most interesting surgical procedure you scrubbed on and why? Tell me about your most memorable patient experience.   Questions based on ACGME Core Competencies. For example:   What does professionalism mean to you? Tell me about a time you were able to work in an interdisciplinary team successfully. How familiar are you with evidence-based medicine in decision making?   Questions about clinical decision making. For example:   Are you familiar with the new hypertension guidelines? Tell me what you know about the treatment of COPD exacerbations. If you are paged to the ICU and find an unresponsive patient, what is your first instinct?   Unfortunately that’s all the time we have for today’s show. If toda