QUESTION 23 OF 30

Why did you choose to apply to our residency program?

In the United States, there are currently 177 transitional year residency programs. The interviewers want to hear that you have researched their program in depth and that you have also compared their program to many others. When responding to this question, highlight unique aspects of their residency program that stand out from others. You may want to participate in their program because of their stellar reputation, dynamic and interactive training program, or because they are a research hospital. Let the interviewers know your reasons for choosing their transitional year residency program over others.

"I chose your residency program for several reasons. First, your mission of training residents to provide compassionate care to a diverse population resonates with my values. Secondly, your program was the country's first transitional year residency program. After researching your program in greater depth, I was excited to see that you offer many opportunities in research, teaching, and patient care. You offer pathways for residents with specific career interests in providing patient and family-centered care in urban and suburban community hospitals, which is the career path I want to take. After reading all you have to offer and with the recommendation from former residents, there is no other program I would rather attend."

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