Video Topics & Contributors

Contributors

Project Leads:

• Susan Enright, DO, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Lisa Cardello EdS, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Contributors: 

• Nohemi Barriga, PsyD, California Health Sciences University
• Michelle R. Devora MEd, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Holly Laird, DO, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Elizabeth McMurtry, DO, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

AACOM Staff:

• Tyler Cymet, DO, FACP, FACOFP, FACHT, Chief of Clinical Education
• Alegneta Long, MPP, Executive Director and Director of GME Initiative

Video Contents

Behavioral Interviewing
Susan Enright, DO, FACOI and Nohemi Barriga, PsyD

• What is a behavioral interview question?
• How can you recognize a behavioral question?
• What is the interviewer looking for in an answer?
• What are common topics of behavioral interview questions that a student might encounter in a residency interview?
• Should a student prepare for these types of questions and how?

Tell me about yourself!
Susan Enright, DO, FACOI

• Tips for answering this type of interview question
• Should a student prepare for this question and how?

Setting the Stage for your Virtual Interview
Lisa Cardello EdS, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

• Location Preparation
  • Lighting, background, camera level
  • Appropriate Wifi
  • Cautious of background noise (fans, humans, pets)
• Dress/Appearance
  • Professionally
  • Stature/positioning
    • Center stage
    • Upright

Pre and Post Interview Communication
Michelle R. Devora MEd, Career Counselor, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Expressing interest in a program
• Accepting interviews
  • How will programs communicate with you and how fast should you reply
    • Third party
    • Through ERAS
    • Personal emails from program dir or coordinators
  • Strategies for arranging interviews
  • Checking emails and spam
    • Making sure you know what email address you used on ERAS application
• Knowledge of interview set up (number of interviews, who will be interviewing you)
• Post interview communication suggestions 

The "Strengths and Weaknesses" Interview Question
Elizabeth McMurtry, DO, FACEP, Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Faculty Development, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and Lisa Cardello EdS, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 

• Specialty specific information

What did YOU do During the Pandemic?
Holly Laird, DO, MMEL, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Member, AACOM Council on Residency Placement

• Technology Issues
• Platforms Used
• Spreadsheets vs Apps
• Program Listings

Technology and the Virtual Interview
Tyler Cymet, DO, FACP, FACOFP, FACHT, Chief of Clinical Education. American Association of Osteopathic Medical Colleges

Tips for Success on a Virtual Clinical Rotation
Elizabeth McMurtry, DO, Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Faculty Development, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences,