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Are you willing to relocate to join our Radiation Oncology residency program?

To better the odds of matching with a great program, most medical students will apply to Radiation Oncology residency programs all over the country. As they consider your application, your interviewers want to know that you are serious about your willingness to relocate away from current friends and family and focus on training in their program.

The goal when answering this question is to assure the interviewer that relocating will not be a problem for you. Hopefully, you've considered this before applying to this program. If it's a challenging relocation for you, but you are willing to do it, explain your willingness to move for the sake of joining this program. Don't hesitate to talk about your personal or family situation and the support you have to pursue this dream of yours.

"Yes, I am willing and excited to experience a new region of the country during my residency training. My lifestyle would be well suited for the Midwest as I love the outdoors and the four seasons. My fiance is also excited and ready to plant our roots in a new area. She has very close family in this area, which would be great for both of us.

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Are you willing to relocate to join our Radiation Oncology residency program?

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