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43 Residency Interview Questions and Answer Examples to Help You Prepare for Your Residency Interviews.

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Are you willing to relocate for your residency?

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

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How to Answer: Are you willing to relocate for your residency?

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  • 31. Are you willing to relocate for your residency?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

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

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      How to Answer

      The goal when answering this question is to assure the interviewer that relocating will not be a problem for you. 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.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "Yes, I am willing to relocate for my residency. The right fit is the most important factor to me. I researched this city and region, and I can see myself thriving here personally. I can easily pick up and go where I am needed because my family is fully supportive of my decision to pursue this career."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Internal Medicine Example

      I am willing to relocate for my residency because obtaining excellent training is my career goal and an investment in my future. I am a low maintenance person and feel I could adapt to the new environment easily.

      Written by Dr. Shani Saks on November 4th, 2022

      Family Medicine Example

      "Yes, I am willing and excited to experience a new area. I appreciate that your residency program is located in an area where I can take care of underserved patients."

      Written by Dr. Griswold on November 5th, 2022

      Radiology Example

      "My goal as a resident is to become an excellent radiologist. If that means relocating to a different city, then I would gladly do so. I believe your institution would provide the best training possible."

      Written by Dr. Rodman on February 1st, 2023

      Dermatology Example

      "Yes! For me, the most important thing is to get a strong training in dermatology. I would be happy to move to train at a strong program where I would be a good fit. "

      Written by Dr. Yumeen on December 19th, 2022

      Emergency Medicine Example

      "Yes, I am seeking a program that is the right "fit" for me and have no geographical limitations on where that may be. I am excited by the idea of having a new place to call home and exploring a new area."

      Written by Dr. Smith on December 31st, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Yes, I am willing to relocate for residency. I believe life is a journey of new experiences, each of which teaches me to become a better person, and in this case, a better physician."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Very well said! This is a strong answer.
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