How do I prepare for a CaRMS interview?

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.

How do you answer tell me about yourself CaRMS?

Tell me about yourself Professional life – Related experience, volunteer work, research, education Avoid just listing experiences that are readily available on your CV. Try finding a theme or use an attribute to help structure your answer.

How long are CaRMS interviews?

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.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years residency?

For 5 years, the answer should be in a fellowship or working in a setting as a hospitalist or primary care provider and on the pathway to achieving your long-term goals. For 10 years, you want to project success in achieving the first steps of goals.

What to say when asked to talk about yourself?

A Simple Formula for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”

1. Present: Talk a little bit about what your current role is, the scope of it, and perhaps a big recent accomplishment.
2. Past: Tell the interviewer how you got there and/or mention previous experience that’s relevant to the job and company you’re applying for.

How do you rank up in CaRMS?

CaRMS’ ranking tools allow two applicants (partners) to prepare and submit their rank order lists as a couple. Using this option, you pair each program you want with a program your partner wants, and then rank each of these pairings.

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).

Do you have any questions for the CaRMS interview?

Research and compile questions. That’s right, part of your CaRMS interview prep will involve having some questions prepared to ask your interviewers when they turn to you and ask “So, do you have any questions for us?”

Can a CaRMS program use your personal information?

In accordance with Services Contract between the AFMC and CaRMS, programs are only permitted to use and/or hold the personal information of applicants, disclosed by CaRMS, for the purpose of selecting candidates for postgraduate residency training programs. Applicants should keep the following guidelines in mind when preparing for their interviews:

Do you ask about your strengths and weaknesses in an interview?

You may be asked about your strengths and weaknesses in one question, or you may be asked about them in two separate questions. In the event that you are asked about strengths and weaknesses at the same time, discuss your weakness first so that you can end on a positive note.

How to answer the question what are your weaknesses?

Weaknesses: Identify one (1) personal weakness (ie: difficulty saying no, too sensitive, spending too much time on something, etc.) and two (2) skills-based weaknesses (something technical or something you have not had much exposure to). This question may be addressed in skill-based form ( ie: what do you do well or what have