Otolaryngology Residency Mock Interview

Master 30 Otolaryngology Residency interview questions covering clinical reasoning, surgical experience, and research interests.

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Why did you choose to apply to our otolaryngology residency program?

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Krista Wenz
Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

There are currently 120 otolaryngology residency programs in the United States. The interviewers want to hear that you have researched their program in depth and that you have also compared their program to many others. When responding to this question, highlight unique aspects of their residency program that stand out from others. You may want to participate in their program because of their stellar reputation, dynamic and interactive training program, or because they are a research hospital. Let the interviewers know your reasons for choosing their otolaryngology residency program over others.

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