Anesthesiology Residency Mock Interview

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Question 17 of 30

Is it customary for attendings or residents at this institution to call patients at home the day before surgery?

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Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

This is an interview question you can ask the interviewer. While this is not the norm in many residency programs, it is important in private practice and doing so shows a commitment to your patient. If the program doesn't do this, you can sound like an all-star resident by suggesting that you would like to do so in order to get a complete history, provide instructions (e.g., NPO at midnight), and answer the patient's questions.

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"No, it is not customary for attendings or residents at your institution to call patients at home the day before surgery. However, if you allow me to do so, I prefer calling patients the day before surgery. I like to remind them not to consume anything by mouth after midnight and ask if they have any questions."

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