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

by Myers R. Hurt III

As a graduating medical student, you know what’s coming this interviewing for the NRMP Match. You’ve applied to programs in your intended specialization, and now you’re waiting for interview invitations to start rolling in. Your MD is around the corner, and you’re eager to begin practicing medicine as a resident. Well done!For many, the Match-interview season means visiting departments nationwide. But why spend so much time and energy traveling to hospital campuses? The answer is the NRMP Program Director Survey has reported that fewer than 14% of a program’s applicants are invited to campus in any given year. Any time a program expresses interest in hiring you, you’ll need an edge to help you stand out in this elite crowd. But what, exactly, are program directors looking for? How can you ace your interviews and Match into the residency of your dreams?Luckily, the second edition of Getting In is here to help. With a blend of sound advice and light humor, Dr. Myers Hurt, a board-certified physician and former University of Texas Medical Branch faculty member, outlines a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to the Match-interview season. In this book, Dr. Hurt addresses scheduling and planning, prepping for campus visits, navigating the traditional pre-interview dinner, dressing for success, responding to (and asking) interview questions, and following up with faculty and staff. When you finish this book, you will have read the only concise, practical guide that addresses the logistics, psychology, and nuances of residency interviews, and getting in will be eminently within your reach!

180 pages, Paperback

Published October 19, 2020

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.