Ep. 195 BackTable Resident Edition: Tips for Virtual and In-Person Urology Residency Interviews with Dr. Mihir Shah, Dr. Lindsay Hampson, Dr. Gina Badalato, and Yash Shah

Are you a 2025 Urology Match applicant or a residency program faculty member? In this week’s episode of the BackTable Urology podcast, guests Dr. Mihir Shah, Dr. Gina Badalato, and Dr. Lindsay Hampson provide guidance on navigating urology residency interviews. Their discussion offers insights from a residency leadership, department faculty, and medical student’s point of view with host Yash Shah. --- SYNPOSIS The episode covers tips for both virtual and in-person interviews, strategies for conversational engagement, and advice for how applicants should evaluate programs. They further detail aligning personal values with program culture, describing past challenges, and lowering interview anxiety through effective practice. The conversation offers applicants invaluable preparation tips to approach the interview process with confidence and a positive attitude. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:32 - Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews 07:02 - Preparing for Residency Interviews: Tips and Strategies 17:29 - The Role of Research 20:43 - Pivoting to Leadership and Advocacy 22:01 - Behavioral Questions: Tips and Examples 26:22 - Discussing Difficult Subjects 28:26 - Choosing the Right Residency Program 33:10 - Post-Interview Communication 36:24 - Final Advice