Transitional Year Residency Mock Interview

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

Question 23 of 30

Why did you choose to apply to our residency program?

  • Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

  • Example Answer

  • Community Answers

Krista Wenz
Krista Wenz

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

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.

Unlock All 30 Transitional Year Residency Questions

Prepare for program director questions that assess your readiness and adaptability.

Get Started