The Interview Day
The interview day will start with a welcome presentation by the program coordinators and program director(s). Following the presentation, the applicants will break out and attend a total of 3 interviews with faculty. Each interview is approximately 45 minutes in length. Applicants will wrap up the day between 2pm and 3pm. There will be a meet and greet dinner hour with the residents the night before your interview.
A message from our chiefs: The interview day
Our interview day runs a little differently compared to other programs. When you get the schedule, you may be alarmed by the three hour-long interview slots. (I know we were!) However, the hour-long interviews are an opportunity to form a more genuine connection with the interviewers, where they can truly get to know a bit about you and you have time to meet our residents, attendings, and program staff. The interviews are not rushed, flow easily, and allow adequate time to discuss your interests and learn how you can explore them at Upstate. Ultimately, our goal is to get to know you and give you a chance to know us! Part of what drew us to this program was the supportive atmosphere and kind interactions we had with our interviewers, staff, and residents throughout the interview day. The interview day genuinely felt like an opportunity to learn about the program, and we appreciated that everyone was so invested in the interviewees.
Throughout our time here, we've seen how our department values viewing people holistically, encourages independent thought and drive, and strives to support us both personally and professionally. We have seen the program adapt with these values in mind and take feedback from our residents to improve the overall experience. We hope you consider applying to our residency program and wish you the best of luck throughout the interview season and your future career!
Sincerely,
EJay Kao - PGYIV
Jordan Donegan - PGYIII
Kathleen Heslin - PGYIII
Pratik Jain - PGYIII
Chief Residents, 2024-2025