Orthopedic Surgery Residency Mock Interview
Master 30 Orthopedic Surgery Residency interview questions covering clinical judgment, surgical skills, and program fit.
Question 11 of 30
Tell us about a day in the life of an orthopedic surgery resident.
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Every specialty will have a slightly different day in the life of a resident. The interviewers want to see that you have done your homework and understand your daily life as an orthopedic surgery resident. Some programs describe what a resident's day looks like on their website. If the program you applied to does not have that information, speak with former or current fellows and residents or visit the university or medical center and talk to staff. You should understand what your day entails before starting the program so there are no surprises.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"After speaking with a former resident and fellow of your program, I have a good understanding of the daily life of an orthopedic surgery resident. Every morning there is orthopedic education from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Afterward, I will go to my respective rotation. When I am in orthopedic service, I will start morning rounds at 5 a.m., working throughout the day with chief residents and attendings in the OR, gaining hands-on experience. The workday ends at 5 p.m. unless I am on-call, which happens twice per month."
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