Psychiatry

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program

Oakland, CA · Pacific

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Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK241 – 267

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

13%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

16%

Out-of-State

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Psychiatry interviews

specialtyWhat drew you to psychiatry?★ common

clinicalHow do you handle countertransference?

clinicalDescribe a patient interaction that was particularly meaningful.★ common

specialtyWhat population do you want to work with? (Child, geriatric, forensic, addiction)

clinicalHow do you approach the biological vs psychosocial model?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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