How do I prepare for a CaRMS interview?

I’ve compiled four helpful tips below to try and make the whole process easier.

  1. 1) Start early. The same key questions tend to come up each year.
  2. 2) Know your specialty and why you want to pursue it.
  3. 3) Prepare examples that show how you embody those key qualities.
  4. 4) Speak to people who have already done the interview.

How long are CaRMS interviews?

Interview length is left to your discretion. CaRMS urges you to keep in mind the travel costs and effort applicants dedicate to attending interviews. We also suggest you consider allowing a minimum of 30 minutes per interview or 30 minutes total for multiple short interviews.

How do you prepare CaRMS?

Tips:

  1. Highlight any common values and passions.
  2. Discuss what you enjoy about the specialty and relevant experiences.
  3. Highlight any personal connections to the school/program/location.
  4. Discuss what you are you most excited about when you think of attending this program.

What are CaRMS interviews?

Interviews are a program’s opportunity to meet applicants and assess their skills and suitability. They are also a great chance for applicants to learn more about programs. All 2021 R-1 match interviews will be in a virtual format, as per the decision of the AFMC Resident Matching Committee (ARMC).

What does CaRMS look at?

Applying for residency is a lot like applying for medical school. Here are the primary components of your CaRMS application: A curriculum vitae that includes your academics, employment, research, awards, professional memberships, volunteer experience and extracurricular activities.

What are your weaknesses residency interview question?

Don’t choose a weakness because it sounds good. Often, candidates do this because they are taking the oft-cited advice of “turning a negative into a positive. They give answers like, “I work too hard sometimes,” or “I am too much of a perfectionist.”