Interview Skills For Residency Application

Closing the Gaps, Building Confidence, and Standing Out Where It Matters Most For International Medical Graduates (IMGs), applying to a U.S. residency program is both a dream and a daunting challenge. Despite holding years of training, clinical experience, and even advanced degrees, many IMGs arrive at the final stages of the process — residency interviews and selection — feeling unsure of how to navigate the expectations of a new system. What’s important to remember is this: You are not behind — you are becoming. And the journey to a U.S. residency is not about starting over, but about learning how to translate your strengths into a language the U.S. medical community understands and values. Here’s a practical and motivational roadmap to help you prepare, present your best self, and increase your chances of matching successfully. 1. Redefine What “Preparation” Means For many IMGs, preparation has always meant knowledge — mastering textbooks, protocols, and procedures. But in t...

  A Bronx Physician Helping IMGs Build Confidence, Communication, and Cultural Fluency in the U.S. Medical System For many International Medical Graduates (IMGs), the residency interview is the moment that defines their entire journey. After years of studying, testing, and dreaming of practicing medicine in the United States, everything comes down to a single conversation — an opportunity to make an impression that could open the door to their medical future. Few understand the gravity of that moment better than Dr. Shervin Mortazavi , MD , a respected Internist and medical leader based in Bronx, New York. With more than 26 years of clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Mortazavi has dedicated part of his career to helping IMGs not only prepare for these high-stakes interviews but approach them with the confidence, clarity, and professionalism that residency directors seek. Currently serving as Director of the Nursing and Rehabilitation Division at Essen Healthcare , Director of ...