Post by ioboarder on Mar 23, 2007 9:07:51 GMT -5
I felt that MCG was not very good about explaining to us the etiquette of interviewing. The following is an email that was forwarded to me by the director of student and career services at University of Colorado's medical school in Denver. I found it helpful.
"Hi, This is an exciting time as you start to get interview inviations. I want to address several common questions/concerns.
Too many interview invitations: My recommendation is to narrow interviews down to 10-15 unless you are applying to very competitive specialty. If you need help doing this or organizing a plan for scheduling interviews, I'm happy to help with this.
Canceling interviews: If you decide not to go to an interview after it has been scheduled, be sure to cancel. Not only is this common courtesy, but you may want to apply for a fellowship at that program later.
Not enough interview inviations: There is still plenty of time to add programs. If you don't have at least 6 or 7 interview invitations, let me know so I can help you add to your list. Deadlines are Dec. 1 for many programs.
Haven't heard from programs yet: If you haven't heard from a program you'd really like to consider and this is hampering your scheduling other interviews, it is ok to call and politely inquire when you might hear since you are very interested in their program and are planning travel.
What questions can I expect to be asked during interviews or what questions should I ask of programs? See our web site for suggestions on both. www.uchsc.edu/gim/edu2346.html Please remember this is not like med school interviews. The programs will be very interested in recruiting you and the interviews are usually not very stressful.
Keeping track of programs as you interview: Plan on making notes as you visit each program. After a few interviews, they will start blending together. These notes are very helpful at the time you make your rank list. If you want a more organized approach to making notes, see the form I developed for the web site under residency applications. www.uchsc.edu/gim/edu234.html
Hope that answers some questions. Remember, your departmental advisors are your advocates. Many will make calls on your behalf to specific residency programs. Let us know if you need further help."
"Hi, This is an exciting time as you start to get interview inviations. I want to address several common questions/concerns.
Too many interview invitations: My recommendation is to narrow interviews down to 10-15 unless you are applying to very competitive specialty. If you need help doing this or organizing a plan for scheduling interviews, I'm happy to help with this.
Canceling interviews: If you decide not to go to an interview after it has been scheduled, be sure to cancel. Not only is this common courtesy, but you may want to apply for a fellowship at that program later.
Not enough interview inviations: There is still plenty of time to add programs. If you don't have at least 6 or 7 interview invitations, let me know so I can help you add to your list. Deadlines are Dec. 1 for many programs.
Haven't heard from programs yet: If you haven't heard from a program you'd really like to consider and this is hampering your scheduling other interviews, it is ok to call and politely inquire when you might hear since you are very interested in their program and are planning travel.
What questions can I expect to be asked during interviews or what questions should I ask of programs? See our web site for suggestions on both. www.uchsc.edu/gim/edu2346.html Please remember this is not like med school interviews. The programs will be very interested in recruiting you and the interviews are usually not very stressful.
Keeping track of programs as you interview: Plan on making notes as you visit each program. After a few interviews, they will start blending together. These notes are very helpful at the time you make your rank list. If you want a more organized approach to making notes, see the form I developed for the web site under residency applications. www.uchsc.edu/gim/edu234.html
Hope that answers some questions. Remember, your departmental advisors are your advocates. Many will make calls on your behalf to specific residency programs. Let us know if you need further help."