Neurology Residency Interview Questions
Go Back1. What has been your greatest achievement on your path to becoming a neurologist?
2. Do you have any questions about our residency program?
3. When have you ever had your ethics tested?
4. What is your least favorite part of neurology as a specialty?
5. What are your career goals after completing the residency program?
6. How would you describe your communication skills?
7. How do you keep your emotions from affecting your work?
8. What qualities make an excellent neurologist?
9. How would you describe your bedside manner?
10. What are three strengths you would bring to our program as a resident?
11. Would you describe yourself as a compassionate person?
12. What weakness would you like to improve while in our program?
13. What made you choose our residency program over others?
14. In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge the neurology field will face in the next few years?
15. We have many qualified candidates applying to our program. Why should we choose you?
16. 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?
17. How would your references describe you?
18. Do you have plans to pursue a neurology fellowship?
19. Tell us about your involvement in the community.
20. After researching our program, what electives interest you and why?
21. How do you like to spend your free time?
22. Tell us something about yourself that is not found on your CV.
23. Have you considered other specialties for your residency?
24. Why are you pursuing a career as a neurologist?
25. Tell us about your training that qualifies you to enter our residency program.
26. What do you feel the day in the life of a neurology resident looks like?
27. Describe how you demonstrate leadership qualities even when not in a leadership position.
28. What part of your healthcare career brings you the most stress?
29. How well do you collaborate with others?
30. We require a pre-employment drug screen on all applicants. Is there anything you would like to discuss at this time?