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

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Question 22 of 43

We would like to know you on a more personal level. Outside of medicine, what are your interests?

"I have a variety of hobbies that kept me busy outside of school hours during my undergraduate program and medical school. I volunteer at the local children's hospital. I also play in indoor and outdoor volleyball leagues and like to read fiction. During residency, staying active outside of training would be a priority for me to stay healthy in both body and mind."

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How to Answer: We would like to know you on a more personal level. Outside of medicine, what are your interests?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Residency job interview.

  • 22. We would like to know you on a more personal level. Outside of medicine, what are your interests?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Having hobbies and interests outside of work or school is an important part of maintaining a healthy work/life balance during residency training. Your interviewers want to get to know you a bit better as a person. They also want to know that you will be able to strike a healthy balance during your time training with them.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      How to Answer

      Talk openly and honestly to the interviewers about the activities that interest you outside of the medical field. As you answer, talk about how these activities will be important in your life as a resident in their program to help keep you happy, healthy, and refreshed during your training.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I have a variety of hobbies that kept me busy outside of school hours during my undergraduate program and medical school. I volunteer at the local children's hospital. I also play in indoor and outdoor volleyball leagues and like to read fiction. During residency, staying active outside of training would be a priority for me to stay healthy in both body and mind."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Internal Medicine Example

      My interests outside of medicine help me recharge my batteries. These include exercise, such as walking or jogging, reading fiction like Robin Cook or James Patterson, and listening to Motown music from my beloved hometown of Detroit.

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

      Family Medicine Example

      "I enjoy playing the guitar, hiking and traveling. I have found that doing these things helps me to lead a more balanced life."

      Written by Dr. Griswold on November 5th, 2022

      Radiology Example

      "I love studying film and shooting photography. I recently purchased my own camera and love to take photos of nature. My favorite movie series is Lord of the Rings."

      Written by Dr. Rodman on February 1st, 2023

      Dermatology Example

      "I love to spend time with my family and with my dog! I also love to travel and explore new places. Something new that I have recently learned is how to scuba dive, which has given me the opportunity to explore even more new things when I travel."

      Written by Dr. Yumeen on December 19th, 2022

      Emergency Medicine Example

      "I love an adventure so any sort of international travel, new cuisine, or new sport is fun to me. When I want to feel more relaxed I enjoy a nice puzzle or board game night with my friends or family."

      Written by Dr. Smith on December 31st, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Outside of medicine, I love to spend time with my friends and family by going to the movies and dinner. I spend a lot of time with my dog, Cody, and lifting weights at the gym. When I have time, I often read fiction novels."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      This is a fun, light-hearted question to answer! Good job sharing insights into who you are outside of your work!
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