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With all of the great medical genetics residency programs across the country, why did you choose to apply to ours?

With over 45 specialized medical genetics and genomics residency programs across the United States, potential residents looking to specialize in this field have their choice of many great programs. In asking this question, your interviewers want to understand why you will ultimately choose their residency program over others. Your answer will give them insight into how you will fit personally, professionally, and culturally with their institution.

"As I considered many reputable programs with the maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics combined residency, your program continued to jump out to me for many reasons. My mentor during my OB residency training did her residency here, and she had nothing but the best to say about the program, faculty, and region. I also love that research is a vital part of all four years of your program. Last, I'm looking forward to training onsite in many different settings, including a VA center and children's hospital."

When responding to this question, highlight unique aspects of their program that stand out from others and appeal to you. You may want to participate in their program because of their stellar reputation, dynamic and interactive curriculum, or because they are heavily focused on research. Before your interview, scour their institution's website to pick out bits and pieces that appeal to you.

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