Any other useful pearls for the surgical residency application process?
There is a certain amount of gamesmanship to constructing your interview schedule, particularly if you intend on interviewing at 10-15 different programs. Write out a calendar with the available interview dates for each program to which you have applied; there will be tremendous overlap. As you receive each invitation to interview, do not wait to accept the invitation- email and indicate an interest in one of the offered dates as the slots may fill quickly. Keep in mind that you may soon receive an invitation from another more desirable school, requiring you to then cancel the first one. If you are organized and have a vague idea of the programs you would most like to visit, there should be a minimal number of times you will have to cancel scheduled dates. Remember, canceling an interview is not bad so long as you do it professionally, with enough time for that program to fill your vacancy. The week before your interview is not sufficient notice. Take advantage of the opportunities you
