Interventional Radiology Residency Interview Questions
Go Back1. Do you have any questions about our residency program?
2. What are three strengths or skills you would bring to our program as a resident?
3. Interventional radiology is a reasonably competitive residency to match. Why should we choose you over other applicants?
4. What are your career goals after completing the residency program?
5. Do you have plans to pursue an interventional radiology fellowship?
6. How do you keep your emotions from affecting your work?
7. In your opinion, what qualities make an excellent radiologist?
8. How would you describe your bedside manner?
9. What do you like to do in your free time?
10. What do you do when you have a disagreement with a colleague?
11. How do you keep your knowledge current with the ongoing changes in the diagnostic imaging industry?
12. What do you feel the day in the life of an interventional radiology resident looks like?
13. After researching our program, what electives interest you and why?
14. What made you choose our residency program over others?
15. What part of our residency program will be the most challenging for you?
16. What is your favorite part of the radiology field?
17. Tell us something about yourself that is not found on your CV.
18. What can you tell us about yourself?
19. How did you prepare for the USMLE?
20. In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge the radiology field will face in the next few years?
21. What is the most recent work of fiction you read?
22. Tell us about an organization or group you have contributed to outside of work.
23. Have you considered other specialties for your residency?
24. What made you pursue a career as an interventional radiologist?
25. Tell us about your training that qualifies you to enter our residency program.
26. Our organization prides itself on inclusive, non-discriminatory care. Do you agree with our approach?
27. Describe a time your ethics were tested.
28. What part of medical school was most stressful for you?
29. What is your least favorite part of radiology?
30. How would you approach a patient that refused care based on their religious beliefs, even if you knew their decision could cause them to die?