Transitional Year Residency Mock Interview

Practice 30 Transitional Year Residency interview questions covering clinical reasoning, program fit, and career goals.

Question 18 of 30

Transitional year residency is a reasonably competitive residency to match. Why should we choose you over other applicants?

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Krista Wenz
Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

A transitional year residency is a somewhat competitive residency to match to in the United States, with a match rate of over 80%. The interviewers want to hear why they should choose you over others competing to match. While there are many qualified candidates, you must let the interviewers know why you are a top-notch applicant. Tell the interviewers about your away rotations, research experience, volunteer work, USMLE scores, and any other achievements or accolades that will make the interviewers remember you.

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