41 real residency interview questions, plus what each one is really testing and how to approach it. Built for IMGs and Match applicants. Free, no sign-up.
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Opening & story
The first few minutes set the tone. Have a clear, human answer ready.
Motivation & fit
Programs rank applicants who clearly want them and know why.
Behavioral
"Tell me about a time…" Use a tight structure and a real story.
Strengths & self-awareness
Balanced, specific, and reflective beats polished and generic.
Gaps & red flags
Address the quiet worries head-on, calmly and briefly.
IMG & visa
Expect these if you're an international graduate. Answer with confidence.
Ethics & clinical judgment
They want a safe, thoughtful, honest future colleague.
Your turn: what to ask them
Always have thoughtful questions ready. Silence reads as low interest.
Reading answers isn't the same as giving them
Practice these live with a physician who's matched as an IMG, and get feedback specific enough to change your very next answer.