Q&A

Who is the interviewer?

Dr Varun Agrawal, Dr Alaa Irshad and Dr Yash Shah conduct the practice interviews. 

How do I sign up for a practice interview?

Dr Irshad at https://www.instagram.com/dr.alaairshad/
Dr Shah at  https://cal.com/yash-shah-02yv6l/30min or https://www.instagram.com/residency_and_beyond/
Dr Agrawal at https://calendly.com/ed4medus/

What is the 'Winning Answers to Residency Interview Questions' course? How will it help me with the practice interview?

Residency Interview is your ONE last shot at getting into your dream program. To help you succeed, we offer Dr Agrawal's 'Winning Answers to Residency Interview' self-paced course to confidently answer any of the 40+ frequently asked interview questions by the program director. Dr Agrawal created many short video lessons with TONS of video examples to show you how to answer (and how not to). Here's the link https://residencyinterview.thinkific.com  . This course is bundled with Dr. Agrawal’s interview and is optional (but highly recommended) with Dr. Irshad and Dr. Shah's interview—for your flexibility and success. 

I signed up for the practice interview + course combo. How can I access the course?

Within 24 hours of sign-up, we will email you a personalized link to gain full access to all the video lessons in Dr Agrawal's 'Winning Answers to Residency Interview Questions' course. This will help you prepare for your practice (and real) interviews!  

Can I have a practice interview but without the course?

We DON'T recommend this as you will be hurting your chances at the real interview. Remember that you need to have your answers ready for many more interview questions than can be asked in the 20 mins of practice interview. Plus the course helps you prepare really well both for the practice AND the real interviews. If you still wish to do only a practice interview without the course, please sign up with Dr. Irshad or Dr. Shah.  

Why should I have practice interview with Ed4MedUS?

Practice interview with Ed4MedUS prepares you for the real interview because:

• you face real experienced faculty interviewers. 

• you get immediate feedback about your performance, accent and delivery and recommendations for further improvement.

• you can practice answering difficult interview questions.

• you get a chance to ask questions as in a real interview, a great strategy to show your interest in a program.

How should I setup for the online interview?

Zoom app (unlike the Zoom website, the Zoom app allows recording of the interview), high speed internet, webcam and microphone are adequate for quality video calls. You need to be in a quiet room to avoid distraction. Dress formally as you would on interview day. 

Why do you need my ERAS application and personal statement?

The interviewer personalizes their interview questions based on your desired specialty, past learning experiences and any clarifications or deficiencies on your personal statement or CV.

What can I do if I am hesitant to send personal information in my application?

You can strike out personal details such as DOB, mailing address, or any identifying information as per your personal judgement. Ed4MedUS takes interviewee's confidentiality very seriously and deletes all your submitted materials after completion of the service. 

Can I ask you questions during the interview?

Yes, you should definitely ask questions regarding the (imaginary) residency program and educational opportunities just like you would in a real residency interview. After the practice interview is concluded, you can ask further questions about your interview preparation and performance when you receive feedback.

How long is the interview?

The meeting with Dr Agrawal is 20 minutes for the practice interview and 40 minutes for feedback on your performance and Q&A. Pls check with Dr Irshad and Dr Shah about the duration of their meetings.

What do I get after my interview?

You get personalized feedback based on your performance at the practice interview. Use your laptop to record the entire interview + feedback for your review.

I bought your interview prep course separately. Can you now help me with just the practice interview with any of the mentors? 

Please email Admin@Ed4MedUS.com with details of your purchase. Admin will verify your account (needs to be an active subscription and not from a previous year) and then send you a personalized invoice with discount applied to the combo package with Dr Agrawal. You can then setup an appointment as per available dates/times. For interviews with Dr Irshad or Dr Shah, reach out to them individually with the receipt proof for discount pricing.