{"id":1228,"date":"2018-04-26T14:35:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T14:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fmgportal.com\/?p=1228"},"modified":"2019-07-31T06:52:18","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T06:52:18","slug":"asking-questions-during-interview-days-what-to-ask-and-when","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fmgportal.com\/dev\/asking-questions-during-interview-days-what-to-ask-and-when\/","title":{"rendered":"Asking Questions During Interview Days: What to Ask and When"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the <\/span>last post<\/span><\/a>, we listed and discussed some of the questions that you\u2019re likely to be asked as a foreign medical graduate when you interview for a US medical residency program. In this post, we\u2019re going to tackle the opposite issue–that is, the questions <\/span>you <\/span><\/i>should be asking during the interview days. Over the course of the one or two days that make up a <\/span>program\u2019s interview schedule<\/span><\/a>, you will have lots of opportunities to find out more about the program and determine whether or not it\u2019s a good fit for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Asking questions during the interview days is extremely important because it can help you when you\u2019re <\/span>preparing your Rank Order List (ROL)<\/span><\/a> in the winter. By learning as much as you can about a program, you can make sure that all of the schools on your ROL offer the professional environment and life experience you\u2019re looking for, and you can make sure that the order you choose is consistent with your preferences. Therefore, during the interview days, you need to be ready to ask the right questions of the right people at the right time. That way, you can make the most of your interview experience and come away with a strong idea of where a program might fit <\/span>on your ROL<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Questions During the Formal Interview<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s common for US medical residency interviewers to save one of the toughest interview questions for last: \u201cDo you have any questions for me?\u201d Although you have a variety of options for how to answer, the correct response is definitely not \u201cNo.\u201d When you\u2019re asked this question, you have the chance to make a good impression <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> learn more about the program. Because this is part of your formal interview, you want to show that you\u2019re well-informed about the program and eager to get your interviewer\u2019s unique perspective. Thus, you should avoid asking for basic information about the program that you can find online or that was discussed during an information session. Instead, ask a question that has a truly meaningful answer and that reminds the interviewer of something about who you are as a candidate (without seeming too self-centered). For instance, some appropriate options include:<\/span><\/p>\n