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  #1

has any body been asked about the number of interview calls recieved in the interview
what should be the intelligent awnser

  #2

Yes I have been asked that Q in every form at almost all the interviews..either by the interviewer or during conversation with chief resident or other residents during lunch.

I think the answer that mostly works is ......"I have a couple of more". Usually people get the hint that u are not giving any numbers and they leave it at that.

But at one hospital, the interviewing faculty member asked which other interviews I have/ given in the area....I said the above answer and then he asked me specifically which hospitals in the area....so I had to give the names ! The weirdest experience ever !!




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  #3

Nice answer! nod


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  #4

same experience. the PD pushed for the names. did we interview at the same place????

  #5

And what if someone has just that single intrview as in case. if asked about other interviews, should i tell the truth? will that have positive or negative impacts. i shall appreciate any advice.

  #6

Javed wrote:
And what if someone has just that single intrview as in case. if asked about other interviews, should i tell the truth? will that have positive or negative impacts. i shall appreciate any advice.


If it's my mere iv, I would answer, " Ur program is my dream place to do residency. All other ivs r to play safe if I dont match to ur program."




  #7

If it's my mere iv, I would answer, " Ur program is my dream place to do residency. All other ivs r to play safe if I dont match to ur program."



WOW, mph that was a great answer, how about if they liked your answer so much and they offered you a PREMATCH?wink

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  #8

How about "I have a few more, but your program is the only in this area"?


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bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....

  #9

Agree with arizona if the purpose is to evade the questions...if there are more questions I go to location (generally I say I have more interviews on these States or Cities) if they want more specificity then probably as someone suggested 1 program at the same level, and other "better" than that program...

Probably asking a question about the program after saying "a few more" would also be a good idea... or saying/asking something like "I've heard it's getting more competitive..?" and they will probably talk about the thousands and thousands of applications they get....

If I was looking for a prematch then mph has the guru secret answers " Ur program is my dream place to do residency. All other ivs r to play safe if I dont match to ur program." ...excellent hahaha




  #10

thanks to all
specially
MPH
ARIZONA
bbb
all the awnsers are worth

  #11

I had similar experiences as arizona_wave and they were actually making a list of all the hospitals where I got call,either were not confident enough for choosing me for the interview or wanted to know where in competetion do they stand! Truly weired!

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  #12

wow MPH, thanx a lot for your nice reply...if i get a prematch that way, ill b the happiest person on this planet..but unfortunately i dont think that program offers prematches..And once again thanx a lot evrybody for your advices. gud luck to all







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