Residency interviews can feel overwhelming, between the pressure to impress and the uncertainty of what programs are really looking for. We're here to help alleviate some of that stress.
This session brings together two of the most insightful physician-educators and interview coaches in medicine:Paul Tran, MD: physician, educatorJaclyn Winkel: career strategist and communication expert
Moderated by: Frances Mei Hardin, MD
This is not your average “how to answer Tell Me About Yourself” session. We’ll cover what actually separates memorable candidates from forgettable ones - the frameworks, mindset, and strategy behind standout interviews.
You’ll learn:
- How to approach interviews like conversations (not interrogations)
- Frameworks for answering Tell Me About Yourself, Why this program, and What’s your biggest weakness without sounding rehearsed
- The difference between surgical and medical residency interview expectations
- What kinds of questions to ask (and which to avoid)
- The subtle ways to demonstrate emotional intelligence, curiosity, and readiness
- How to manage nerves and project confidence on camera in fully virtual interviews
Bring your questions, examples, and interview anxieties - we’ll workshop them live!
Join us on October 28 from 7–8:30 PM CST for a high-yield session designed to help you nail your surgery residency interviews. Our panel of surgeons - Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD; Brooke Golisch, MD; Frances Mei Hardin, MD; Liz Malphrus, MD; Mel Thacker, MD; and Lauren Umstattd, MD - spanning plastics, ENT, urology, and general surgery, will break down exactly what programs are looking for.
We’ll cover how to assess program culture, interview tips and tricks, pre- and post-interview etiquette, and how to connect authentically with residents on interview day. Plus, an open Q&A -no questions off-limits.
Because the hardest part of surgery shouldn’t be surviving the interview.