QUESTION 24 OF 30

Describe a day in the life of an anesthesiology resident.

Every specialty will have a slightly different day in the life of a resident. The interviewers want to see that you have done your homework and understand your daily life as an anesthesiology resident. Some programs describe what a resident's day looks like on their website. If the program you applied to does not have that information, speak with former or current fellows and residents or visit the university or medical center and talk to staff. You should understand what your day entails before starting the program so there are no surprises.

"I appreciated that you described the day in a resident's life on your website, which helped me understand what my first year as a resident will look like. As a resident, I will review cases the night before with my attending, then arrive the following morning at 6 a.m. to set up my operating room. From 6:30 to 7 a.m., I will attend a morning teaching conference, then meet my first patient and complete my history and physical after the conference. My first case starts at 7:30 a.m., and I will continue working until relieved at 5 p.m."

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Anesthesiology Residency Mock Interview

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