Interview Preparation: Live Mock Interview

Based on the 2020 NRMP Program Director Survey, the #1 factor influencing match outcomes was interview performance.

While strong USMLE scores may secure interview invitations, what ultimately earns you a residency spot is how well you perform in the interview. Many applicants with modest scores have matched through one excellent interview, while others with high scores and multiple interviews have gone unmatched due to weak performance.

Our live mock interview training ensures you practice clarity, confidence, and conversational flow — the key factors that program directors value most.

Welcome to Conversational Interviewing

The most advanced residency interviewing program. There are 3 levels of interviewing:

Beginner
No prep and hoping not to mess up. We turn this into a simple, repeatable structure.
Intermediate
Some prep; answers sound rehearsed. We make them conversational and coherent.
Advanced
Fluent, persuasive, and natural. We sharpen storytelling and negotiation cues.

Curriculum

Rooted in persuasion psychology, our program makes interviews conversational, structured, and confident.

  1. Why Interviews Matter The Most
  2. The Residency Interview Framework
  3. Rank Order List (ROL) & Evaluation
  4. Levels of Interviewing
  5. Advanced Interviewing
  6. Emotional Relevance
  7. Non-Verbal Communication
  8. Logical Flow
  9. Body Language
  10. Vocal Tonality
  11. Vocal Speed
  12. Eye Contact
  13. The Straight Line Model
  14. Residency Interview Question Types
  1. Answering Rules & Inception
  2. Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”
  3. Answering “Why This Specialty?”
  4. Answering “Why This Program?”
  5. Answering “What Are Your Strengths?”
  6. Answering “What Are Your Weaknesses?”
  7. Answering Personality Questions
  8. Answering Behavioral Questions
  9. Answering Research Questions
  10. Answering OTHER Questions
  11. Questions to Ask
  12. Research Questions & Answers
  13. Residency Mock Interview — Example

Ultimate IV Prep Course

$699 $499

~ Base package for all IV Prep clients ~

  • In-depth education on the residency interview process, from fundamentals to advanced strategies.
  • Actionable guidance with step-by-step prompts to craft confident, thoughtful responses.
  • Effective practice method to reinforce skills through independent practice.
  • Access to Discord community to find peers for mock interviews.

IV Prep Course + Coaching

$1,599 $1,399

~ Ultimate IV Prep Course plus 1-on-1 coaching ~

  • Three 1-hour mock interviews tailored to your background and goals.
  • Targeted feedback on both answer content and delivery style.
  • Guidance to refine communication, confidence, and presence in real scenarios.
  • Immediate, actionable critiques so you improve quickly and authentically.