Residency Interview Prep

Customized Residency Interview Prep

Class Act’s Residency Interview Prep service is a one-of-a-kind, customized experience that’s tailored to your needs and goals. We’ll prepare you to engage in thoughtful conversations, navigate challenging topics with confidence, and ask insightful questions.

Some of our clients have never attended a formal job interview; others have interviewed and landed jobs with large pharmaceutical companies. Whether you’re a true novice or want to fine-tune your professional communication skills, there’s no question that working with Class Act will leave you confident and well-prepared to impress programs.   

Our personalized coaching goes beyond generic resources and focuses on your individual growth, ensuring you present your best self during residency interviews.

Our Philosophy and Approach

We believe authenticity during your residency interviews is the key to success–and that’s why our Residency Interview Prep works. 

During your initial 1-on-1 session, we’ll explore your unique background and help you develop narratives that showcase your strengths, experiences, and passion for medicine. 

After identifying your best ideas and supporting details, we’ll teach you how to practice. Our technique doesn’t involve memorizing long-winded stories; instead, you’ll learn how to answer questions in a natural and conversational way.   

Each session includes mock interview time and immediate feedback.

Residency Interview Prep Starter Package

$799

3, 75-Minute Sessions

Narrative development, mock interview time, immediate feedback, and post-session resources including practice techniques. Guidance on camera set-up, background, and appearance.

Resident Mentors: IV Prep clients work 1-on-1 with our Resident Mentors who completed Class Act Interview Prep themselves, had 10+ interviews during their cycle, and successfully matched.

Add-On Sessions*

IV Prep Session(s)

*Add-on sessions only available after/with purchase of the Starter Package and may be limited based on current availability.

Thank You Letter Add-On

Fully customized to a specific program, but structured so you can adapt it for additional programs. 

Core Components of Residency IV Prep

Narrative development for commonly asked (and difficult to answer) questions:

  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Why are you pursuing this specialty?
  • Why are you interested in our program?
  • What are your strengths/weaknesses?
  • How do you respond to criticism?
  • How do you resolve conflict?
  • What is your greatest accomplishment?
  • Can you offer insight into (red flag)?
  • Are you a strong team player? Can you share an example?
  • Do you think you’re a good leader and why?
  • What motivates you?
  • Why should we choose you?
  • Do you have any questions for us?
  • And other questions as requested!

Mock interviews and feedback on:

  • Delivery (hand gestures, avoiding filler words, eye contact, pace of speech, approachability, and more)
  • Poise and professionalism
  • Background/lighting/camera/audio

Personalized techniques/targeted resources for practicing and improving

  • Video-based guidance
  • Short articles
  • Exercises/meditations to calm nerves and boost confidence