PMR Residency Interview Questions
Go Back1. Do you have any questions about our residency program?
2. What weakness would you like to improve upon during your residency?
3. Would you describe yourself as a compassionate and empathetic person?
4. What are your career goals after completing the residency program?
5. How would you describe your verbal and written communication skills?
6. In your opinion, what qualities make an excellent physiatrist?
7. What made you choose our residency program over others?
8. What three strengths would you bring to our program if accepted as a resident?
9. How do you explain to others what a physiatrist does?
10. What is our residency program's philosophy?
11. After researching our program, what electives interest you and why?
12. Why should we choose you over other applicants?
13. Have you considered other specialties for your residency?
14. Do you aspire to have your own practice one day? If so, what about business ownership interests you?
15. Tell me about yourself.
16. Which interests you more: academic, community, or private practice, and why?
17. What do you like to do in your free time?
18. Tell us about your community service involvement.
19. How did you prepare for the USMLE?
20. Are you interested in pursuing a PM&R fellowship after your residency? If so, what subspecialty will you choose?
21. What unique interests or talents do you have that cannot be found on your CV?
22. How would others describe your bedside manner?
23. What are you reading right now?
24. Why are you pursuing a career in physical medicine and rehabilitation?
25. Do you have any overseas clinical experience?
26. Can you please tell us about your training that qualifies you to enter our residency program?
27. Do you demonstrate leadership qualities even when you are not in a leadership role?
28. What do you imagine the day in the life of a PM&R resident looks like?
29. What part of medical school was the most stressful for you?
30. Being in the healthcare industry is a stressful career. How do you handle stress on the job?