How to Answer: All of our residency program candidates must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason why you would not be comfortable with this?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Residency job interview.
10. All of our residency program candidates must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason why you would not be comfortable with this?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
In any healthcare-related setting, successfully passing a criminal background check is a necessity. Your interviewers ask this question to ensure that you would be able to pass any required state or federal background checks required by their institution.
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How to Answer
If you can successfully pass a criminal record check or education verification, explain that you have a clean record. If you have any blemishes on your records and are not able to pass a criminal record check or education verification, be upfront about that in the interview process. Any residency program will be more forgiving if you are honest about any marks on your background check.
Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022
Answer Example
"I am ready to fully comply with any background and verification checks that are required of me to join your program as a resident. I have a clean criminal and driving records."
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Internal Medicine Example
My criminal and educational records are clean and would not warrant any further concern.
Written by Dr. Shani Saks on November 4th, 2022
Family Medicine Example
"I would be happy to do a criminal background check and understand that you must do your due diligence to protect the safety of patients. I am completely comfortable with this."
Written by Dr. Griswold on November 5th, 2022
Radiology Example
"I have no opposition to completing a background check. There are no concerns in that regard."
Written by Dr. Rodman on February 1st, 2023
Dermatology Example
"I believe that honesty and professional conduct are incredibly important for physicians. I have disclosed everything honestly on my application, and would be comfortable proceeding with a criminal record check or education verification as required by your program."
Written by Dr. Yumeen on December 19th, 2022
Emergency Medicine Example
"Absolutely not, I have no reason to be uncomfortable with either of those."
Written by Dr. Smith on December 31st, 2022
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