Psychiatry Residency Mock Interview
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Question 32 of 35
Do you have any preferences on a future practice being focused on either an inpatient or outpatient setting?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
For a psychiatrist leaving residency training, the practice options are endless. Your interviewers pose this question as another way to learn about your future career goals in practice and how you would like to see your training path tailored during your four years with their psychiatry residency program.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"During my training, I am looking forward to being exposed to practicing in both inpatient and outpatient settings and I know your program offers ample opportunity for both. Right now, I can envision a future practice that is a majority focused on the outpatient setting and following up with patients should they be hospitalized for any reason."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Hopefully, you have put some thought into what your ideal practice looks like once you complete your psychiatry residency training. As you answer, speak openly and honestly on whether you have an interest in an outpatient or inpatient practice once you get into practice following your residency training. Keep in mind that it is also okay to be undecided at this time and you can explain to your interviewers that you are keeping an open mind during your initial years of training.
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