Orthopedic Surgery Residency Interview Questions
Go Back1. What has been your most outstanding achievement on your path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon?
2. Do you have any questions about our residency program?
3. Have you ever suffered a setback or failure? If so, how did you handle it?
4. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
5. Do you have plans to pursue an orthopedic surgery fellowship?
6. What qualities make an excellent orthopedic surgeon?
7. What instructions would you give to a patient after having a total knee replacement?
8. Who is one of the fathers of modern orthopedic surgery?
9. What is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries?
10. How do you handle conflict with a colleague?
11. In your opinion, what are some challenges to working as an orthopedic surgeon?
12. How do you stay current with the ongoing advancements in orthopedic surgery?
13. After researching our program, what electives interest you and why?
14. Orthopedic surgery is one of the most competitive residencies to match. Why should we choose you over other applicants?
15. What is the most recent work of fiction you have read?
16. What made you choose our residency program over others?
17. Tell me about any organization or groups you have contributed to outside of work.
18. Do you aspire to have your own practice one day? If so, what about business ownership interests you?
19. What are your hobbies and interests outside of work and school?
20. Tell us something about yourself that is not found on your CV.
21. How do you deal with constructive criticism?
22. What are three strengths you would bring to our program as a resident?
23. Who in your life has inspired you?
24. Why are you pursuing a career as an orthopedic surgeon?
25. Did you spend any time overseas during your clinicals?
26. Tell us about your training that qualifies you to enter our residency program.
27. Tell us about a day in the life of an orthopedic surgery resident.
28. What part of medical school was the most stressful for you?
29. How well do you collaborate with others?
30. Describe a time when you had your ethics tested.