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Sabesan “Saby” Karuppiah, MD
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IMGs should know this secret to residency-program interview success

An IMG family physician who helps hospitals create residency programs shares what most distinguishes residency applicants in interviews. 

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AMA guide to interviewing with residency programs

Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews. 

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Ace your physician residency interview by mastering 7 questions

Thoughtful responses to GME interview prompts must demonstrate motivations behind specialty choice, residency program fit and personal resilience.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
Roopa Naik, MD
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IMGs can tap the 3 C’s to stand apart in residency interviews

The three pillars of clarity, confidence and connection can help IMGs succeed in residency interviews and the Match. Dive into the details.

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International Med Ed
The Road to Residency
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As residency interviews get underway, keep these 5 tips in mind

The things you think are important might be tedious to residency interviewers. Residency program directors get candid about what they’re looking for.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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When should you expect physician residency interview invites?

Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency-interview schedule.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
Sep 3, 2025 ·
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ERAS Residency Webinar: Signaling and Interviewing

Medical student members will learn how to utilize signaling during their application process and how to discuss leadership experience in organized medicine.

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After the residency interview: To learn more, here’s what to do

A former residency program director outlines how physician residency applicants can gather more information to guide decision-making, even after the interview.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 things to do if you aren’t getting enough residency interviews

Have patience, understand the context and work your network. Learn from an expert about other moves to make if your interview count’s on the low side.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency