The questions you are asked during the interview process must respect your rights but are left entirely to programs’ discretion. We have provided samples of appropriate and inappropriate questions to help you in prepare for your interviews.
Examples of appropriate questions:
How do you deal with problems when they arise?
What are you looking for in terms of learning opportunities?
What have you found to be your strengths and weaknesses?
What has your experience been in working with people in authority?
Do you have any ideas about how you learn best?
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
What past experiences have you had that would suit you to undertake this residency program?
Examples of inappropriate questions:
Where were you born?
How old are you?
What is your ethnic background?
Are you married/planning marriage?
What does your spouse do for a living? Is the job transferable?
Do you have children or plan to have children?
What is your sexual orientation?
What is your religion?
What is your first language?
Can a photo be attached to your application or sent to the interviewer before the interview? (CaRMS will unmask the photograph in the electronic applicant file after the interviews begin.)
Please list your disabilities, limitations or health problems?
Do you drink or use drugs?
Have you ever received psychiatric care or been hospitalized for emotional problems?
Have you ever received worker’s compensation?
Are you currently under a physician’s care?
What is the name of your family doctor?
Are you currently receiving counseling or therapy?