Anyone that matches into our Family Medicine Residency must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason you would not be comfortable with this?

"I am ready to fully comply with any background and verification checks that are required of me to join your program as a Family Medicine Resident. I have clean criminal and driving records."

If you can successfully pass a criminal record check or education verification, explain that you have a clean record. If you have any blemishes on your records and are not able to pass a criminal record check or education verification, be upfront about that in the interview process. The residency program will be more forgiving if you are honest about any marks on your background check.

"I would be happy to do a criminal background check and understand that you must do your due diligence to protect the safety of patients. I am completely comfortable with this."