PMR Residency Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 30
Why should we choose you over other applicants?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The match process in PM&R is generally quite favorable compared to other residency programs, with a 95-98% match for US medical school seniors. However, you are not guaranteed to match, so you must stand out to the interview panel. While there are many qualified candidates, you must let the interviewers know why you are a top-notch applicant. Tell the interviewers about your away rotations, research experience, volunteer work, USMLE scores, and any other achievements or accolades that will make the interviewers remember you.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"You should choose me over applicants because of my dedication, research experience, and leadership skills. I applied for an away rotation with your program and demonstrated my work ethic to house staff and my attending physician. They saw my attention to detail and communication skills and highly recommended that I be accepted into your program. I have clinical research experience and published a peer-reviewed article on ethical issues in medical rehabilitation. Also, I have demonstrated my leadership skills as an AMA medical student outreach leader and student member of the AMA Foundation Board. I am excited about this opportunity and hope to match with your wonderful residency program."
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