❑ Automated behavioral analysis Vmock (analyze body language, eye contact and facial expression)
Sample Prompt: "I am preparing for an interview for a position in Hospital Medicine. Please take me through a series of ten tailored interview questions relevant to this field. After each response, provide a detailed analysis, including feedback on the content, delivery, impact, and overall strength of my answer. Additionally, suggest specific areas for improvement and examples of how I might enhance my responses for maximum effectiveness.“
❑ Record and Review: Record any mock interview and have AI analyze to provide constructive feedback.
Great for Chat GPT 4
“Ability to answer a behavioral question or two. Love it even more if they take a moment to think about an answer, feels very poised and mature”
“Some evidence that they have read up on our program”
“The sense that they really want to be at our program”
“Enthusiasm.. especially for patient care”
“Commitment and enthusiasm for patient care”
“Knowledge of our institution that draws a candidate to our group”
“Ability to express passion for Internal Medicine”
The
Don'ts The Do’s
“Unable to keep the conversation going.. If the interview is 30 minutes and it feels like I am pulling teeth to get there it’s a big red flag..”
“Negative comments about prior experiences/workload“
“Poor body language, lack of eye contact limited engagement, checking phone or email, looking away when I am speaking”
“When it is clear that the applicant has not done a full in-depth review of our program prior to the interview”
The Experts Corner
“Applicants that have generic questions that are not tied to the specifics of our program”
What Residency Programs Evaluate During Your Interview
Clear and targeted communication
Speaking to key accomplishments on your CV
Behavioral question responses
Motivation for the specialty
Passion for patient care
Interest in the program/region
Self awareness and reflection (strengths/weaknesses)
Post Interview Checklist
❑ Reflect
❑ Take your time (no 5-minute messages)
❑ Say thank you
❑ Individualized communications
❑ Go the extra mile- thank your coordinator
❑ Be patient
❑ Mark your calendar to follow up with programs
Letter… CONTENT
Remind: Why are you the best candidate?
Sell: What is your value add?
Fill in the Blanks: Did you forget to mention something?
EXECUTION
Delivery: One message for each interviewer.
Subject: Create a strong subject line that includes Thank you, job title and your name.
Edit and Proofread: Must be 100% error free.
Indicate Enthusiasm: What excited you about the job, organization and the people you met?
Timing: Usually within 24 hours.
SAMPLE
Subject: Thank you – [Job Name] – [Your Name]
Dear [Interviewer Name],
Thank you for meeting with me today. It was a pleasure to learn more about your team and the position of [job title]. I’m very excited about the prospect of joining [organization name] and helping [main job responsibility] with your team.
As we discussed, my experience in [list your skills and/or achievements] make me a perfect fit. I also have the [skills omitted from interview] skills which would be an asset for [additional responsibilities of the job].
In researching [problem discussed in the interview], I found that [strategies] have been useful. I would enjoy speaking with you in more detail about this.
I look forward to hearing from you about the next steps in the hiring process. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide additional information.
Best regards, [Your Name]
[Your Contact Info]
Purpose: Ensure that all parties are on the same page.
Content: There is great variability in the degree of detail.
Letter of Intent
Legal Review: Usually only when letters of intent go into greater detail that you are not comfortable with.
Signing: While there is no legal barrier to signing multiple LOI’s this is a letter of good faith so would discourage this.
Closing the Deal
❑ Deliverables (LOR, References) should be ready to go
❑ Ask about salary/benefits if not already disclosed
❑ PTO/CME
❑ Flexibility for negotiation may be program dependent
❑ Attorney review of contracts is feasible depending on the program
❑ Pay special attention to “tail coverage” and “non-compete clauses”
❑ Clear and timely communication with programs is key
KNOW: Preparation isn't optional—it's your interview-day superpower
DO: Prepare with purpose—study the program, know who you're speaking to, and make your virtual space work for you.
FEEL: Confident, prepared, and energized to showcase your accomplishments to programs.
