Psychiatrists are very prone to malpractice claims. Are you aware of what the risks of malpractice are in the field as an incoming resident?

Prior to your residency interviews, be sure to research the common malpractice claim types that are brought against psychiatrists and be able to talk about a few of them as you answer this question. As you discuss these, make sure to instill a way or two that you will work diligently to avoid the common practice mistakes so your interviewers know that you will be consistently diligent in staying within your scope of practice as a resident with their program.

"I was fortunate to have an amazing rotation with a great psychiatric rotation in downtown New York during medical school. In this rotation, I learned a great deal about common malpractice claims stemming from misdiagnoses, improper medication dosing, and third-party liability in the patient-physician relationship. For me, ensuring that I am paying attention to all of the fine details and seeking out the help of an attending physician as a resident in your program will be vital to ensuring that my practice is sound and free of malpractice."