AFTER THE INTERVIEW

Most people find our interview day to be an informational one in which the majority of their questions are answered, but the process of visiting other programs naturally stimulates additional questions you may not have had when you visited us. Sometimes things that are seemingly not important to an applicant in November become more so by the time February rolls around, and new perspectives gained through the interview experience can change priorities. Our residents and faculty want to help students make the best choice for them, as ultimately this is best for residency programs.

A second visit to meet additional residents and faculty or to get another perspective after you've visited all the programs sometimes helps decision-making. Second visits are generally not formally structured days- in past years applicants have spent time on the inpatient teaching service, met with Dr. Gravel or a faculty member, etc. - whatever they desired. Second visits can last 30 minutes or 8 hours - it's up to you. If you would like a second visit please contact the Residency Office and indicate how we can make the day worthwhile for you.

Often an onsite second visit is just not practical for a senior medical student, particularly those students that are living far from Boston. We therefore welcome applicants calling and emailing any resident or faculty you'd like after your interview day if this would be helpful.

A Tufts Family Medicine Residency tradition is the "Candidates Brunch." This year will be our 13th annual event and will be held on Sunday, January 25th, 2009. Held from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, this is a great opportunity to come and talk to residents and their families about their "Match-making Days." There is no formal speaking program- just another opportunity to meet our residents in a relaxed atmosphere. The logistics of the interview day necessitate that some residents will be away on various rotations; the brunch is an opportunity to meet and talk with virtually all the residents, all in one place. Interviewed applicants and their significant others/families are invited, dress is casual, and everyone enjoys the catered brunch. If you can come we'd love to have you - please RSVP to Ingrid P. Long at 781-338-0550.