Residency Advisor
Master Your Residency Interview
Practice with AI voice coaching in two powerful ways: realistic mock interviews for complete evaluation, or targeted special areas to sharpen specific skills.
Simulated Real Interview Experience
Practice with AI that mirrors actual residency interviews. Engage in natural, back-and-forth conversations where you speak, listen, and respond—recreating the authentic interview atmosphere.
- Natural conversation flow that adapts to your responses
- Realistic interview scenarios mirroring program director interactions
- Human-like dialogue with follow-up questions and clarifications
Real-Time Interview Assessment
See exactly what an interviewer sees. Our AI evaluates your performance in real-time across 7 critical dimensions, providing instant feedback on strengths, areas for improvement, and personalized action items.
Track your progress as the AI marks resolved improvements with visual confirmation—watch your feedback evolve as you grow.
Content Quality
Relevance, completeness, specificity, depth & accuracy
Structure & Organization
Clear framework (STAR), logical flow, strong transitions
Communication
Clarity, conciseness, coherence & language quality
Professionalism
Tone, maturity, responsibility & ethics awareness
Self-Awareness & Growth
Insight, reflection, growth mindset & authenticity
Enthusiasm & Fit
Passion, motivation, program knowledge & alignment
Experience & Examples
Relevant stories, quality examples, variety & demonstrated learning
Live Assessment
Score Breakdown
Content
Structure
Communication
Professionalism
Self-Awareness
Enthusiasm
Experience & Examples
✓ Strengths
- •Excellent use of STAR framework in examples
- •Clear demonstration of growth mindset and self-reflection
- •Strong professional tone and mature communication
⚠ Areas for Improvement
- ✓Could provide more specific metrics and quantifiable outcomes in examples
- •Some responses could benefit from stronger opening statements
💡 Action Items
- ✓Practice incorporating specific numbers and outcomes in stories
- →Develop stronger opening hooks for behavioral questions
Interview Plan
Questions Asked
- ✓Tell me about a challenging patient interaction
- ✓How do you handle feedback from supervisors?
Next Questions
- →Describe a time when you advocated for a patient
- →What specific aspects of our program appeal to you?
Focus Areas
- •Explore leadership experiences and teamwork examples
- •Assess program fit and long-term career goals
Targeted Special Areas
Focus your practice on specific competencies with specialized AI coaches. Get real-time feedback as you work on research discussions, clinical scenarios, ethics, and more—perfect for targeted skill development.
Dr. Mitchell
Program Director • Academic Medicine
- Research experience & methodology
- Academic potential & productivity
- Articulating scientific contributions
Interactive coaching · Real-time feedback
Dr. Harrison
Faculty Member • Stress Assessment
- Stress tolerance & composure
- Conflict resolution skills
- Performance under pressure
Interactive coaching · Real-time feedback
Dr. Brooks
Chief Resident • Team Dynamics
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural fit & diversity
Interactive coaching · Real-time feedback
Dr. Foster
Associate Program Director • Personal Connection
- Motivation for medicine
- Personal journey & values
- Authentic connection & likability
Interactive coaching · Real-time feedback
Dr. Turner
Attending Physician • Clinical Excellence
- Medical knowledge & reasoning
- Patient care approach
- Clinical decision-making
Interactive coaching · Real-time feedback
Dr. Collins
Ethics Committee Chair • Professionalism
- Ethical reasoning & integrity
- Professional behavior
- Moral decision-making
Interactive coaching · Real-time feedback
Specialty-Focused Interview Practice
Practice with program directors from your target specialty. Ask specialty-specific questions and get expert feedback tailored to your chosen field.
Dr. Patel
Department Chair • IM Residency
- Complex medical cases & diagnostics
- Patient management strategies
- Why Internal Medicine?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Chen
Chief of Surgery • Surgical Residency
- Surgical decision-making
- OR experience & complications
- Why Surgery?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Rodriguez
Pediatric Department Chair • Peds Residency
- Child development & care
- Family communication
- Why Pediatrics?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Williams
Department Chair • Psychiatry Residency
- Mental health assessment
- Therapeutic approach
- Why Psychiatry?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Thompson
ER Director • EM Residency
- Critical decision-making
- Trauma & acute care
- Why Emergency Medicine?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Lee
Department Chair • Radiology Residency
- Image interpretation skills
- Technology & innovation
- Why Radiology?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Murphy
Department Chair • Anesthesia Residency
- Perioperative care
- Pain management
- Why Anesthesiology?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Garcia
Department Chair • FM Residency
- Longitudinal patient care
- Community medicine
- Why Family Medicine?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Dr. Anderson
Career Counselor • All Specialties
- Specialty motivation
- Career goals & unique paths
- Why your specialty?
Specialty-focused · Real-time feedback
Full Mock Interviews
Experience realistic interview simulations from start to finish. Choose your difficulty level, answer multiple questions, and receive comprehensive feedback at the end—just like a real interview.
Miss Walker
Program Coordinator • Confidence Building
- 5 open-ended questions
- Warm, supportive environment
- Build interview confidence
Complete simulation · Feedback at end
Dr. Morgan
Mock Interviewer • Realistic Practice
- 7 mixed questions
- Clinical scenarios & behavioral
- Balanced comprehensive assessment
Complete simulation · Feedback at end
Dr. Bennett
Program Director • High-Pressure Training
- 8 challenging questions
- High-pressure scenarios
- Test composure & resilience
Complete simulation · Feedback at end
Start Free, Upgrade When Ready
Practice with all AI interviewers in both modes completely free. When you need unlimited sessions to prepare at your own pace, upgrade to premium anytime.
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Why SmartPrep Works
Advanced AI voice technology designed specifically for residency interview success
Voice-Powered AI
Practice speaking naturally with advanced speech recognition and real-time voice interaction.
Smart Feedback
Get instant, personalized feedback on your answers, communication style, and interview performance.
Medical Expertise
Questions and scenarios specifically tailored for residency programs and medical specialties.
24/7 Availability
Practice anytime, anywhere. No scheduling needed - your AI coach is always ready.
Track Progress
Watch your growth in real-time as the AI marks resolved improvements with strikethrough. See your feedback evolve from session to session with visual progress indicators.
Private & Secure
Your practice sessions are completely private and secure. Build confidence in a safe space.
How SmartPrep Works
Start practicing in three simple steps—no setup required
Choose Your Practice Mode
Select a full mock interview for comprehensive evaluation, or a special area coach to target specific skills like research or ethics.
Practice with Voice AI
Answer questions using your voice or text. The AI interviewer listens, understands, and responds naturally—just like a real conversation.
Review & Improve
Get detailed feedback on your answers, communication style, and areas for improvement. Track your progress over time.
Build Interview Confidence
What you'll gain by practicing with SmartPrep
Realistic Interview Scenarios
Practice with questions commonly asked in residency program interviews
Improve Communication Skills
Learn to articulate your thoughts clearly and professionally
Reduce Interview Anxiety
Build confidence through repeated practice in a low-pressure environment
Personalized Coaching
Get feedback tailored to your specialty and career goals
Flexible Practice Schedule
Practice whenever you have time, no appointments necessary
Track Your Improvement
Get visual confirmation as you address feedback—resolved improvements are marked with strikethrough, showing your progress in real-time
Ready to Master Your Residency Interview?
Join thousands of medical students who are building confidence and improving their interview skills with SmartPrep's AI voice coaching.
Disclaimer: Interview AI is an educational tool designed to help medical students and residents practice interview skills. The AI personas are fictional characters created for training purposes only and do not represent real physicians or program directors. All feedback and advice provided by the AI is for educational purposes and should not be considered professional medical or career counseling. Individual interview experiences may vary, and success in actual residency interviews depends on many factors beyond practice alone.
The names, titles, and personas used in this application are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual program directors is purely coincidental.