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Canadian Medical Residency Training programs set the basis of the assessment criteria for their various Post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) residents selection form the pool of CaRMS interview candidates. These criteria are based on the definition of a successful resident and could include:
- Evidence of ability to benefit form medical residency rigor: while candidates' academic abilities are substantially assessed by reference to their achievements in formal examinations, prospective medical residents need to demonstrate an understanding that they are responsible to draw their academic future learning. Effective medical practice during residency depends on sound knowledge and a relevant factual understanding. In addition, it is based on the exercise of good clinical judgement, reflecting sound emotional intelligence.
- Evidence of a rounded, maturing personality, therefore the panel will explore your:
- motivation and commitment to the specialty: your awareness of medical issues, and why you believe you have what it takes to be a good doctor.
- experience of team working in healthcare settings
- readiness to accept responsibility, and you awareness of your limitations
- leadership skills
- ability to express and defend you own views
- strengths and weaknesses
- determination, resolve and tenacity
- lifestyle and interests outside studies
- ways by which you attain life-work balance
- thus the interview also give members of the selection committee a chance to gain some insight into those personal qualities so much associated with successful residents - qualities such as kindness, compassion, empathy and curiosity. t he pane will also reflect upon your general demeanour, attitude, and overall approach to life. they will be keen to assess whether you are always reliable, and whether you can handle the physical, mental and emotional strains you will experience, first as a medical resident and then as a practicing physician.
- Evidence of investment, or sacrifice, depicting a commitment to a future in the particular specialty: The Canadian Medical Residency Training Programs' selection committees will be looking the see signs of real commitment to a future career in the particular specialty, what is the candidate especially keen to do? what is the candidate prepared to give? Therefore, they will be looking to find out how you spend your time outside the formal curricular life. For example, do you try to keep afloat of medical developments as they are reported in leading scientific journals and in various newspapers?
- Evidence of a compelling, interactive personality: A key implied question also underpins the panel' considerations on the day of the interview itself: does this candidate come over as positive, self-believing, enthusiastic, fresh, and sincere When talking about the prospects of joint the program and establishing their medical career.