Faculty guide
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The Interview Guides

For everyone on interview day

Interview day goes best when everyone is prepared: the applicant, the residents who host and the faculty who interview. Pick your seat and we'll take you to your guide.

I am a
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Student

The Interview Playbook

Your interview as a surgical case in 14 steps: know your why, study each program, handle the question you can't answer, ask good questions, and follow up within SAU guidelines.

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Resident

The Home Team

For residents who host the social or sit on a panel: invite applicants in, tell the truth about your program, and know which questions are off limits.

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Attending

The Other Side of the Table

For faculty who interview: SAU rules, reading the application, questions that cover the whole application, interviewing with colleagues, and a pocket card for your style.

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Built by academic urologists.Practical advice from people who interview applicants every year.
Follows SAU guidelines.Every guide follows the SAU Resident Match Policy. Not affiliated with the SAU or the AUA.
Add your own advice.Every step has a discussion where verified students, residents and faculty share tips.