After successfully completing four years of medical school, students
must enter a residency program in the specialty field you wish to
pursue. For Sim Hoffman, it was important to find a program that would
help him advance his knowledge and understanding of
radiology. In order
to land in the residency program that is best for you, you have to
undergo an interview, much like the interview, you had to partake in
when applying to medical school.
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| Sim Hoffman |
The interview process for each
residency program is highly evaluative in nature and is extremely
important in the selection process. Medical students need to recognize
the importance of the interview and follow these rules if they wish to
succeed and land the residency of their dreams.
- Dig deep and
clearly convey who you are and what you know about the program. Those
in the role of decision maker are looking for candidates that will help
them achieve their own goals while finding success in the program.
- Your
first impression can make or break you. To make a good first
impression, you need to arrive early to your interview and be
well-dressed and impeccably groomed. Look each interview in the eye and
shake hands properly.
- Make yourself noticeable and stand out
from the rest of the crowd. Be sure to discuss your remarkable
accomplishments and talk about your unique strengths and strong
qualities.
Remember, there are hundreds of applicants all
vying for the same spot in the program, it is up to you to impress the
decision-makers and make sure they remember who you are.
Sim Hoffman completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the USC Medical
Center in Los Angeles and is now the Medical Director for Advanced
Professional Imaging Medical Group in Buena Park, California.
