In this video, I run a full-on residency interview masterclass for Match 2026 and beyond. I’m acting like the PD, and Dr. Alina (who does residency advising and interview prep) answers 13 of the most common residency interview questions. The point isn’t just “what to say”—it’s how you say it: tonality, framing, and making your answers actually memorable instead of sounding like every other applicant. As we go question by question (tell me about yourself, why the specialty, why this program, strengths/weaknesses, memorable patient, difficult patient, conflict, teamwork, obstacles, integrity, and more), I break down what makes an answer land. My biggest themes are: use a few strong stories (not vague statements), build a reusable “bank” of 10–12 stories, and structure your answers clearly—often with a STAR-style flow (situation, task, action, result) plus the insight/lesson learned. For weaknesses, be honest but smart: pick something you’re coachable on and show the steps you’re taking to improve. If you do your homework on the program and connect it to your own story and goals, you’ll stand out fast.