Subtle or otherwise
I think the things you mentioned would be applicable to any specialty, not just EM. If I get too specific I won’t get many answers. It’s especially difficult this year since all interviews are virtual, so I just wanted people’s input on general signs of malignancy. Not trying to be “cagey”I don't think you're going to get specific answers. I'm EM. If residents don't show up for the lunch, or look haggard, or say outright that they are being worked hard, or too hard, those would be signs. However, I can't say for others.
But, I'll tell you - like Dennis Nedry says in Jurassic Park, "Nobody cares!" Being cagey about something so basic, as I said, probably won't get you too much that is helpful.
I don't know how the virtual interviews are being conducted, so, that is a point to consider for which I have no expertise. Also, I'm not sure (from a theoretical viewpoint) how much can be revealed in a virtual interview that isn't flagrant.I think the things you mentioned would be applicable to any specialty, not just EM. If I get too specific I won’t get many answers. It’s especially difficult this year since all interviews are virtual, so I just wanted people’s input on general signs of malignancy. Not trying to be “cagey”
Agree - often there is no way to know up front.Honestly,
Outside of the major red flags mentioned above I’m not exactly sure how to sniff other, well-hidden, red flags out.
My program was beyond awesome at the interview day. Lo and behold it’s massively malignant and I regret ranking it where I did.
Truthfully, unless I attended here for med school, I’m not exactly sure how I would of even gotten the scoop on all of this stupidity back when I applied.
Sucks majorly, but sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches.
GL op