Anesthesiology Residency Mock Interview
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What will be the most challenging part of your first year as a resident?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
In the first year as an anesthesiology resident, there is a steep learning curve reported by a first-year resident. There is advanced physiology and pharmacology to learn, new medical terminology, procedural skills, and nuances to different anesthetics. Other challenging aspects include relocating to a different city or state, making new friends, money struggles, and lack of sleep. The interviewers want to hear what you will find most challenging and how you plan to work through the challenge. Describe what you feel will be your most significant obstacle and your plan to overcome it.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"The most challenging part of my first year will be learning advanced pharmacology and the nuances of certain anesthetics. But, I developed a plan in medical school that helps me learn and retain large amounts of information, so I plan to do the same in my first year of residency. I dictate the information I want to learn and listen to it while exercising, cleaning the house, and running errands. When I hear the information repeatedly, it sticks with me better than reading it from a book or making flashcards."
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