Interview success stories from physicians

The physician interview process can be daunting. Many people – like us – try to give you tips and help guide you through your interviews; it can be difficult to remember all the advice.

We know it’s a stressful time, but who knows that better than you as the provider? Hear interview success stories from physicians on what they found during their interview processes, what they did that worked well for them or what they wish they would have done in hindsight.

Looking ahead during the job search

Robert Dolansky, D.O., has advice for residents and fellows starting the job search and interviewing. His advice is to do your research and “find somewhere where you’re going to be comfortable. Where your family is going to be comfortable. And remember when you’re interviewing, they’re not just interviewing you, you’re also interviewing them.” He suggests asking about:

• The area and school district
• Future growth – not just financially, but also career goals available to attain

Site visit success

Danielle Carter, M.D., feels a site visit is one of the most helpful things you can do during your interview process, and it’s also important to ask questions during interviews and on the site visit. You may only get to ask specific questions and receive the answers you need by talking to those who currently work in the practice, so “definitely do site visits of places so you can see the overall atmosphere of the office.”

Asking the right questions

John Wofford, M.D., says it can be a challenge to know exactly what questions to ask about the job you are looking for, so it’s helpful to start early on forming those questions. “You learn the basic things during residency, but it’s really difficult to figure out exactly what you want and know what you’re going to want and ask questions to get to those details.”

These physicians and others share their stories and advice for residents, fellows and physicians in or starting the job search on the PracticeLink YouTube channel. Gain insights from your colleagues and peers who have been exactly where you are right now and receive the advice they wish they would have had then.