Psychiatry Residency Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 35
If you had to be truthful, what do you feel is your greatest weakness heading into psychiatry residency training?
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Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.
As your interviewers connect with and consider many great candidates for their psychiatry residency program, they know that every candidate has flaws. Your interviewers want to hear that you are cognizant of any shortcomings you have and that you are willing to do what is necessary to overcome those shortcomings.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
This is your chance to promote yourself despite your flaws. Your answer should point out a salvageable weakness; you should admit that you're imperfect but have the gumption to work on your weakness because you are committed to being the best you can be. Most importantly, talk in detail about how you have and will continue to work on this potential weakness if you were to match into this training program.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I feel that my greatest weakness can be my desire to be social with every person I interact with. While this has never been a weakness in my life or education to this point, I realize that I need to have boundaries with my patients moving forward now that I will become a resident in training. While I know this is a positive trait when building rapport with my patients, I will strive to never cross any boundaries with my patients."
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