What are some key things that you are looking for in an Internal Medicine Residency program?

"I'm looking for a program that has a very well-rounded curriculum and wide-open options for elective rotations. Having world-class faculty and staff in many of the IM subspecialties is important because I am still keeping my options open. Rheumatology and primary care Internal Medicine are my top two career goals, and I know that your staff in both areas are world-renowned, and I would be honored to train under them."

Your interviewers are ultimately asking why you want to enter their program. Explain how the program meets your needs and goals for training as an Internal Medicine Resident. Research the program before your interview and identify a few unique features of the program that are important to you when selecting a residency program.

"I want to come out of training well prepared to be an attending so a training program that emphasizes teaching is very important to me. Ideally with good didactics built into the curriculum. Also, a program that has a great team-oriented environment is important given how much time is spent together during training."