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Overview of Interview and Visit Process
Overview of Interview and Visit Process
All interviews will be conducted via virtually through Zoom. Please review your ERAS interview invitation for further instructions on time, date and virtual interview links.
FAQs
FAQs
What is the interview process like?
What is the interview process like?
Upon receiving your virtual interview link, a member of the faculty will join and conduct the interview accordingly to the allotted time slot.
Would my video interview be recorded?
Would my video interview be recorded?
For confidentiality and to reduce bias, all video virtual interviews will NOT be recorded. We also ask that applicants do NOT record their interview sessions.
When is the interview held?
When is the interview held?
We are conducting virtual interviews weekly. This is subject to change, specific times will be announced soon.
How many times would I be interviewed during the interview day?
How many times would I be interviewed during the interview day?
Rotating members of our faculty will be interviewing candidates. Expect 2 interviews from core faculty.
How long would the interview take?
How long would the interview take?
We anticipate based on technical setup and bandwidth, each individual interview to last up to 15 minutes.
Would I be able to talk with residents in the program?
Would I be able to talk with residents in the program?
Yes, as an applicant invited to interview, your invitations has dates for virtual Meet and Greet that you are able to partake. Please email Marisol, our program coordinator if you have questions.
What if I lose connection or can't connect between the virtual interview?
What if I lose connection or can't connect between the virtual interview?
If you are disconnected while or unable to log on, please contact Marisol, our program coordinator as soon as possible at (559) 450-5370. Otherwise, please restart the browser and re-click the Zoom invite link that you received.
Can I visit the program for a second look or for a physical tour?
Can I visit the program for a second look or for a physical tour?
Yes, upon our GME department's approval, an on-campus tour of hospital and clinic can be granted.
How do I re-schedule or cancel an interview?
How do I re-schedule or cancel an interview?
You are able to amend your interview date up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled interview time/date on ERAS. Please contact Marisol, our program coordinator.
If I have graduated medical school, but have not yet started residency, can I work in a physician’s office or clinic?
If I have graduated medical school, but have not yet started residency, can I work in a physician’s office or clinic?
As a medical school graduate not in a training program, you cannot “moonlight” by working in a physician’s private office or clinic in the state of California.
Graduates unable to gain admission into an accredited training program cannot gain clinical experience by working in a physician’s private office or clinic as a trainee or “physician assistant.”
Graduates can be employed as a medical assistant in a physician’s office as long as they:
Do not represent themselves as a medical doctor.
Do not exceed the duties specified in B&P Code sections 2069-2071.
Do not exceed the duties specified in Title 16, California Code of Regulations, sections 1366-1366.4.
More information on these laws is available from the Medical Board of California. For questions about unlicensed activity, contact the board’s Enforcement Unit by phone at 916-263-2424.
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