Getting In: How to stand out from the crowd and ACE your residency interview

by Myers R. Hurt III

The 2015 NRMP data shows that while the USMLE Step 1 is the single most important factor in granting an applicant an interview, interpersonal communication skills matter the most when choosing who to rank and ultimately hire. Why spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars preparing for the USMLE exams, only to wing the interview? In Getting In, Dr. Myers Hurt outlines the necessary steps to prepare for this crucial conversation. You will learn: The different types of interviews to expect How to best communicate with programs How to answer difficult - even illegal - questions How you will be evaluated Investing time and effort preparing for the interview day will reduce anxiety, increase your confidence, and ensure you are representing your best self when it matters the most. Getting In will help you stand out for the right reasons, and match at your dream program!

126 pages, Paperback

Published May 7, 2016

About the author

Dr. Hurt is an author, entrepreneur, and board certified Family Physician. He successfully navigated his way from medical school in Mexico to an academic faculty position in the United States in four short years, and is passionate about helping others follow in his footsteps. Dr. Hurt has written articles for the Houston Medical Journal, Explore: The Journal of Integrated Medicine, the Galveston Daily News, and the Student Doctor Network. His previous speaking engagements have included the Texas Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. He is currently in practice as a General Practitioner in New Zealand where he enjoys writing, hiking, fly fishing, and exploring New Zealand's wine country with his wife Ragan.

Reviews

[Emmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an easy book to get through, was written with a lot of personality to keep it interesting, and it was ACTUALLY only about the residency interview process. I really appreciated there not being a ton of fluff. Yes, there’s a huge disclaimer at the beginning that grades and scores are huge contributing factors, but that’s not exactly a secret. I dog-eared a couple pages. I think this advice is timeless, with the exception of in-person versus Zoom interviews, but that’s just one less thing to worry about. Just what I was looking for!

[Chrystopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Great book will recommend this to anyone looking for some guidance on matching and what you should and shouldn't do.