I sat down with Taylor Woolnough (PGY-1, Ottawa) to discuss key topics including:

- The best way to ensure that you impress residents & staff at CaRMS interviews

- The most important skill to develop early in residency

- How to project confidence to command respect in the OR

- The importance of vulnerability and resiliency in the PGY-1 year

Our fascinating conversation gives a glimpse into the thought process of a highly successful resident carving out his place in an Orthopaedic Surgery program.

Timestamps:

:30-5:00 The best way to make an unforgettable impression at CaRMS interviews

5:00-6:00 Preparation strategies for interviews

6:00-9:30 Selecting a residency program

9:30-10:30 Identifying a good residency program culture

10:30-13:30 The most important skill he learned in PGY-1: saying no

13:30-15:00 Debunking common myths: how skills and learning trump knowledge

15:00-16:00 The most important thing he'd want to hear from an applicant

16:00-19:30 The traits he has picked up from his senior residents

19:30-22:30 Cheat code for hitting the ground running in residency

23:00-26:00 Dealing with unexpected setbacks