How to Answer: What EMR programs did you get experience working in as a medical student?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Residency job interview.
40. What EMR programs did you get experience working in as a medical student?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Technology in the medical field has been evolving and will continue to evolve year after year. As you enter residency, you will have to be prepared to work under one common EMR at the institution you match with, and your interviewers simply want to hear the experience you gained working in a variety of them during your medical school.
Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022
How to Answer
Briefly discuss the programs you worked in as a rotating medical student and your role in the systems. As you answer, describe your ability to learn and master their program from the start. Don't hesitate to ask any questions about the program that this institution uses.
Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022
Answer Example
"First and foremost, I want you to know that I understand that today's physicians need to embrace technology to provide the best patient care possible. During medical school, I was fortunate to work within EPIC, Cerner, Nextech, and a couple of customized systems. I was able to learn quickly and run with any program I was introduced to. I've heard that you use EPIC system-wide; is that correct?"
Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022
Internal Medicine Example
During my training, I have worked with Cerner, Nextgen and eClinicalWorks. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. These various EMRs have taught me to catch on quickly and adapt to different ways of organizing medical information.
Written by Dr. Shani Saks on November 4th, 2022
Family Medicine Example
"During medical school, I gained experience working with Epic and PowerChart."
Written by Dr. Griswold on November 5th, 2022
Radiology Example
"I have experience working with Epic, PowerChart, as well as the electronic medical record used in the veteran hospital system."
Written by Dr. Rodman on February 1st, 2023
Dermatology Example
"As a medical student, I worked with a few different EMRs including Epic and Cerner. I am a quick learner, and can readily adapt to different systems, and am confident I would quickly be familiar with the EMR that is used at your hospital system."
Written by Dr. Yumeen on December 19th, 2022
Emergency Medicine Example
"During medical school I rotated at different sites using Cerner, Vista (at the VA), and several hospitals on different Epic systems. Although each was different and imperfect in their own ways, I eventually became comfortable with using them on my clinical rotations."
Written by Dr. Smith on December 31st, 2022
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