Cordmd
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What is the program generally looking for here (other than your table manners)?
Also, the invitation if extended to the spouse - should my hubby come to the dinner? i'm keen he does as he's accompanying me, but i'm wondering?
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| Cordmd
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Please, people, what should one expect? Casual conversation or actual interview type q's? i just want to be in the proper frame of mind.
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| docmommy
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hey
i know that only residents come for these dinners and that its a time for them to relax and get to know you to see if you get along with them, coz residency is about team work and support.
I've also been invited for these dinners, actually after the interview, (my interview is after Thanksgiving,) but I got this info from people i met during my past interviews.
another thing is that i dont know if u could bring ur spouse, i also want to take my husband along so if anybody out there went for the dinner , can u please give some info?
thanks
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| an
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ask the PC if u can bring ur spouse along. it might be different for different prog, more often than not they r accomodating
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| minang
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my wife was applying for residency and got invited to an interview a couple days ago. It was a university program. In the evening before the Interview, the program invited her to a dinner at an upscale restaurant (actually, the current residents were the ones who picked up which restaurant they wanted to go). There were three residents, all with their spouses, and four candidates, nobody brought their spouses although it was allowed.
Most of the time they were talking about the program itself, you can ask the residents whether they are happy with the program, what are the benefits, opportunities for research etc. etc. I think the main goals are to let the residents know about candidates and to give candidates the opportunity to learn directly about the program from the residents. It was in a relax environment. No formal interview whatsoever.
But again...different program could have different rule of engagement, better ask residents of your program about it.
Edited by minang on 11/17/06 - 12:20 PM
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| Cordmd
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Thanks everyone! I guess i'l wait and see what the formal invitation for the dinner sez - I was told its on its way. To me, the fact that my spouse is taking the time and we're investing the $ to both fly down, I feel it might be a good idea if we're both there for the dinner. Will let you'll know how things go!
Now i can worry about what to wear!
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| hookorcrook
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Ask,Ask,Ask the PC.I have attended intvws where there were spouses of candidates.It especially helps if ur hubby is exceptionally humerous...the guy who who came to my intvw was and we all enjoyed it... GL
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| Cordmd
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Thanks - I'l wait for the dinner arrangements to be conveyed to me then I'l call back.
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| blizkonebe
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i intend to do all the dinners...that is when the real personalities come out...my bosses have all convinced me that everyone is generally themselves on interview day, but i remain a little skeptical...you are always different when the cameras are rolling! so, see you all at them dinners
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| Cordmd
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blizkonebe, all this talk about food - sorry I must ask - what's on the plate ??? looks so appetizing!!!
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| meedoc
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I just went on a couple of dinners before my interviews. Its really casual, usually at a nice restaurant with quite a few of the residents. Usually the chief resident, or the next years chief!! Its casual conversation, we all had wine etc. if we wanted. You can ask the residents any questions, they like that. I also brought my husband, they were all really nice to him. I am going to one of my husband's dinner also! Usually the e-mail that invites you to dinner says to bring your spouse if they are travelling with you. One dinner e-mail said "no spouses please". So they'll let you know either way :-)
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| Cordmd
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Thanks!
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