I sat down with Taylor Woolnough (PGY-1, Ottawa) to discuss key topics including:
- The best way to ensure that you impress residents & staff at CaRMS interviews
- The most important skill to develop early in residency
- How to project confidence to command respect in the OR
- The importance of vulnerability and resiliency in the PGY-1 year
Our fascinating conversation gives a glimpse into the thought process of a highly successful resident carving out his place in an Orthopaedic Surgery program.
Timestamps:
:30-5:00 The best way to make an unforgettable impression at CaRMS interviews
5:00-6:00 Preparation strategies for interviews
6:00-9:30 Selecting a residency program
9:30-10:30 Identifying a good residency program culture
10:30-13:30 The most important skill he learned in PGY-1: saying no
13:30-15:00 Debunking common myths: how skills and learning trump knowledge
15:00-16:00 The most important thing he'd want to hear from an applicant
16:00-19:30 The traits he has picked up from his senior residents
19:30-22:30 Cheat code for hitting the ground running in residency
23:00-26:00 Dealing with unexpected setbacks
