Guarantee Your Match into your #1 choice of residency on your 1st and last attempt

Stop leaving your future to chance—learn how to control your residency interview and secure your spot in the program you deserve.

Why Do Applicants Fail to Match Despite Great Scores & CV?

Here’s the truth:

Residency programs spend nearly $600-$1,000 on multiple US MD's reviewing each application and then interviewing applicants.

If you’ve been invited, that means they already like your CV and scores.

But here’s where many applicants go wrong:

More than 50% of applicants fail to live up to every residency program’s expectations in all their interviews, and hence fail to match cycle after cycle—and the reason is simple:

THEY DON'T CONNECT

The #1 Factor That Determines Whether You Match: Your Interpersonal Skills

According to the 2024 NRMP Program Director Survey, the most important factor in deciding whether or not an applicant matches is interpersonal skills.

Yes, that’s right—your ability to communicate and build a connection with the interviewer matters more than your scores or your CV.

Residency directors already know you’re smart; now they need to see how well you’ll fit into their program.

Interpersonal skills are key to showing that you can collaborate, lead, and communicate effectively in a high-stakes environment.

The More You Prepare Without the Right Strategy, the Worse It Gets

Many applicants believe that more plain mock interview preparation leads to better interviews.

But here’s the hard truth: without the right strategy, the more you prepare, the more robotic you sound.

The interview becomes a stiff question-and-answer session instead of a natural conversation.

Think about it like this: imagine solving 40 USMLE questions from UWorld followed by 1 NBME practice test, and then heading straight for the USMLE.

You’d get crushed, right? Why? Because without the right training, more effort doesn’t equal better results.

This is what happens when you rehearse without a clear understanding of how to build connection.

Instead of improving, you end up going backwards.

Here’s Why It’s Not Your Fault!

You’ve spent years preparing for this—working through medical school, passing your USMLE exams, and building your CV.

Yet, nobody trained you for the most critical step of the process: INTERVIEWING.

It’s not your fault that your preparation didn’t include mastering this high-leverage process—the interview.

But now, with Advanced Interviewing, you’ll have the tools to finally take control of this step.

Introducing: Advanced Interviewing

Make Interviewing Your Best Friend Rather Than Your Worst Enemy

Advanced Interviewing is designed to take you from a nervous, unprepared candidate to a confident match day champion who can handle any question, connect with interviewers, and leave a lasting impression.

This isn’t about memorizing scripts or rehearsing until you’re stiff.

It’s about learning how to turn your residency interview into a conversation—a natural, engaging dialogue that makes you unforgettable.

What You’ll Learn in Advanced Interviewing:

Module 1: The Inner Game of Interviewing

Building Confidence, Charisma, and Mastering Psychological Tools

Module 1 is about mastering the psychology of communication.

It focuses on the internal strategies that allow you to walk into any interview room with unshakable confidence

and the ability to connect with your interviewer on a deep, human level.

What you'll learn in Module 1:

1. LOGICAL LEVELS

Master the art of answering interview questions by engaging on multiple levels—from facts to deeper values.

This framework ensures your answers are both structured and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on the interviewer.

2. FRAME CONTROL

Take control of the interview narrative.

By learning how to reframe and preframe difficult questions, and subtly guide the conversation, you ensure the interview flows in your favor.

3. CONTEXTUAL AUTHENTICITY

Be yourself while adapting to the energy and style of your interviewer.

This helps you stay genuine while ensuring you're aligned with the flow of the conversation, creating rapport effortlessly.

4. CALIBRATION

Master the unspoken & spoken language to fine-tune your communication.

Body language, eye contact, and gestures are as important as your words.
Learn how to use these to project confidence, trust, and openness.
Adjust your words, tonality, and expressions to match the interviewer’s tone, ensuring you’re always in sync and creating a comfortable dynamic.

5. THE STRAIGHT LINE MODEL

Think of your interview as a straight line with a clear destination: a residency offer.

Learn how to steer every question and response back to this goal, ensuring that every word you say moves the conversation forward.

6. OCEAN FRAMEWORK

The OCEAN Framework helps you identify their personality traits and customize your communication style to match.

With the OCEAN framework, you’ll learn to pick up on cues in their questions and body language, allowing you to adjust your responses to fit their personality profile seamlessly.

7. THE PCM MODEL

Here’s the game-changer: The PCM Model doesn’t just help you read people’s communication styles—it empowers you to blend them seamlessly into your answers.

By skillfully weaving together elements of logic, emotion, and action, you can create responses that resonate with any interviewer, regardless of their communication style.
Imagine infusing your answers with a dynamic mix of thought-provoking ideas, genuine emotions, and actionable insights.
This unique combination not only captivates your interviewer but also radiates charisma, making you unforgettable from the very first question.

Module 2: The Outer Game of Interviewing

Mastering Interview Formats, Questions, and Responses

Module 2 prepares you for the external aspects of the interview process.

From navigating different residency interview formats to answering challenging questions with confidence,

this module gives you the tools to stand out in any situation.

What you'll learn in Module 2:

1. HANDLING DIFFERENT INTERVIEW FORMATS

Residency interviews come in various formats, and each requires a unique approach.

This section covers the most common formats you’ll encounter:

One-on-One Interviews: Traditional direct interviews where rapport building is key.
Panel Interviews: Facing multiple interviewers simultaneously. Learn how to engage each panelist and navigate group dynamics.
Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs): Prepare for hypothetical scenarios designed to evaluate your decision-making and ethical reasoning.
Pre-Interview Formats: Casual social meetings or resident gatherings where first impressions count. Learn how to shine in informal settings.
Group Interviews: In collaborative settings, balance showing leadership with being a team player.

2. PLUG-AND-PLAY FRAMEWORKS FOR MOST COMMON QUESTIONS

Master key frameworks for answering essential interview questions such as:

"Tell me about yourself."
"Why this specialty?"
"Why this program?"
"What are your strengths?"
"What are your weaknessess?"

These frameworks are flexible and customizable, ensuring you sound confident without being scripted.

3. STAR FRAMEWORK FOR ALL BEHAVIORAL AND PERSONALITY QUESTIONS

Use the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide structured answers that:

Showcase your ability to work under pressure.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Highlight your collaboration and teamwork abilities.

4. FRAMEWORKS FOR HANDLING ALL CURVEBALL QUESTIONS

Stay calm and confident when faced with unexpected questions.

With contextual thinking and storytelling, you’ll learn how to turn curveball questions into opportunities to demonstrate your strengths.

5. FRAMEWORKS FOR ALL RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Research plays an important role in many residency interviews.

You’ll learn how to confidently answer questions about your research experience.
Articulate the value of your work and explain its relevance to the residency program.

6. FRAMEWORKS FOR ADDRESSING ALL RED FLAGS

Learn how to address potential red flags in your application, such as:

Gaps in your CV.
Poor test scores.
Lack of U.S. clinical experience.

You’ll master techniques to:

Frame these issues positively.
Show growth and demonstrate resilience.
Ensure that you come across as a stronger, more self-aware candidate.

Module 3: Mock Interview Analysis

Taking It From Theory to Mastery

Module 3 is where everything you’ve learned comes together.

Through mock interview analysis, you’ll have the chance to perfect implementation all the strategies, frameworks, and techniques, ensuring that you walk into your actual residency interviews confident and fully prepared.

What You'll Learn in Module 3:

1. THE PERFECT MOCK INTERVIEW

Watch a demonstration of how an advanced interviewer handles even the toughest questions, implementing all the concepts from Modules 1 and 2.
Using this real-world example you will learn how to master the entire interview process, from basic questions to curveballs and research inquiries.

2. BREAKING DOWN REAL INTERVIEW SCENARIOS

We’ll further analyze real residency interview scenarios to show you how successful candidates respond to various situations.
You’ll learn from how they handle challenging moments like unexpected questions, unclear prompts, and difficult follow-ups with grace and precision.

3. KEY TAKEAWAYS

Learn by example: See when, where & how to apply the techniques you've studied, from controlling the narrative to displaying confidence through both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Observe how advanced interviewers navigate difficult moments, awkward pauses, and curveball questions with ease.

4. DEEP ANALYSIS OF INNER + OUTER GAME OF INTERVIEWING

You’ll observe how advanced interviewers integrate both the inner and outer game of interviewing to dominate the interview.
See how concepts like PCM, OCEAN, contextual authenticity, straight line model, frame control, calibration, and charisma are applied together with different answer frameworks to answer every question in real time.

A Complete System Developed by the
Most Trusted Name in USMLE

“Hi, I’m Dr. Manik Madaan, the creator of Advanced Interviewing and a top interview coach.”

I am a resident physician in the United States and the leading authority on USMLE, Match, and Interviewing.
I have individually trained 340+ and group trained 920+ candidates, achieving a 97.2% match success rate.
These applicants were from all types of backgrounds who learned to ace their residency interviews and land spots in the most competitive programs.
Over the years, I’ve discovered the BEST way to prepare for a residency interview — it not only works, but it’s infallible if you do it right. It’s a method backed up by years of academic research on the dynamics of interviewing.

Watch Advanced Interviewing in Action!

Here's a real-life example of what advanced interviewing can do for you

Hear from our students !

I had mock interviews before, but I never realized how much more I could improve until I took Advanced Interviewing. The modules on frame control and the OCEAN framework were game-changers. I knew exactly how to tailor my responses to connect with different interviewers and even handle tough research questions. The mock interviews and feedback helped me fine-tune everything. I went from feeling unsure to confident, and it paid off—I matched into a top internal medicine program.

Dr. Arun

IM Resident

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I signed up for Manik’s Advanced Interviewing course. My Step 2 scores was low, my CV was mediocore, and I only had two interviews lined up. What I appreciated most was how practical the course was. Manik breaks down the interview process in a way that makes you feel more in control of the process. By the time I walked into my interviews, I felt calm and prepared, and I was genuinely surprised when I matched into my top-choice program in FM. This course definitely made a difference for me

Dr. Greg

FM Resident

Manik’s Advanced Interviewing course transformed the way I approached my interviews. The PCM model was a game changer—I learned how to adapt my communication to connect with each interviewer on a personal level. Thanks to the course, I matched into my top-choice in pediatrics. I’m beyond grateful for the guidance!

Dr. Onya

Peds Resident

I felt like I had all the right qualifications for Internal Medicine but kept struggling to convey that in interviews. This course taught me how to turn my experience into engaging stories that showed my problem-solving skills. The course’s focus on both inner confidence and outer communication really made the difference. I didn’t just answer questions—I built a connection with my interviewers. I highly recommend this course to anyone applying for the match.

Dr. Gaurav

IM Resident

Advanced Interviewing Stories

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IM Resident

UPMC

Dr. Yeshwanth K

IM Resident

Cedar Sinai California

Show All Programs How Amazing You Are !

Residency programs have already invested in you, but it’s up to you to make the connection that gets you matched.

Join Advanced Interviewing Today and become a Match Day Champion.

Only $299

1 Year Full Access

Buy now!

You will get:

Master Advanced Interviewing: Turn interviews into natural, flowing conversations.
Master the Pre-Interview Process: Navigate social events and casual settings with confidence and professionalism.

Adapt to Any Interview Format: Be fully prepared for one-on-one, panel, group interviews, and SJTs.
Handle Curveball Questions with Ease: Confidently navigate unexpected questions.
Plug-and-Play Frameworks for Answers: Structure genuine responses to common questions with ease.
Handle Behavioral Questions: Answer tough behavioral questions with ease using structured frameworks.
Tailor Responses to Interviewers: Apply frameworks like PCM and OCEAN to connect with every personality type.

Match Guarantee: Match or Your Money Back!

At Advanced Interviewing, we’re so confident in our course that if you don’t match after completing it, we’ll refund your full course fee.

How It Works:

1. Complete the Course: Go through every module and participate in the mock interviews.

2. Apply the Strategies: Use the skills you’ve learned in your residency interviews.

3. Match, or Get a Refund: If you Interview and don’t match, simply contact us, and we’ll refund your course fee—100% guaranteed.

Why Are We Offering This?

With a 97.2% match success rate among over 1,200 trained candidates, we’re confident our course works like magic. Follow our steps, and you will match—or you pay nothing.

Invest in your future with zero risk!

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!

1. What makes Advanced Interviewing different from other residency interview courses?

Advanced Interviewing goes beyond traditional mock interviews and generic prep.
We teach you how to turn your interview into a conversation, not just a Q&A session, leading to a deeper connection with your interviewers, making the match more likely.
Using psychological frameworks like the PCM model and OCEAN analysis, this course ensures you connect with your interviewers on multiple levels.
You’ll learn how to handle any question with plug-and-play formats—giving you an edge other resources just don’t offer.

2. What’s included in the course?

5 hours of premium video content bundled with pre-made notes, divided into 3 modules:
Module 1: The Inner Game of Interviewing – Focus on building confidence, charisma, and mental framing.
Module 2: The Outer Game of Interviewing – Learn how to structure answers, master interview formats, and respond to common, behavioral, personality, curveball and research questions.
Module 3: Mock Interview Analysis – Simulated real residency interviews and analysis of real-world scenarios.

3. Who should sign up for Advanced Interviewing?

This course is for IMGs, MDs, or DOs preparing for residency interviews.
Whether you’ve done mock interviews or are just starting, Advanced Interviewing takes your skills to the next level, helping you connect effectively with interviewers in any format.

4. Are mock interviews included in the course?

While the course does not include personalized mock interviews, it offers in-depth analysis of mock interviews with successful residency match candidates to help you understand the nuances of advanced interviewing techniques.
Learn from these real scenarios to refine your own responses effectively.

5. Do you offer mock interviews seperately?

Yes, personalized mock interviews are available but only limited to students enrolled in the Advanced Interviewing course. Here’s how it works:
Interviews are held with a program director or assistant program director.
Each session costs $249 and lasts 60 minutes. This includes 30 minutes of detailed feedback.
To avail a mock interview, contact us at customersupport@manikmadaan.com after you’ve enrolled in the course.

6. Why are mock interviews not available to the general public?

Mock interviews are only effective when you’ve already learned the core strategies and frameworks in the course.
Without this foundation, the mock interview would not be effective and would waste your time and money.
If anyone recommends doing mock interviews without learning the interview strategy, I would advise you to run the other way.

7. When is the best time to take this course?

The best time to take Advanced Interviewing is a few weeks before your residency interviews.
This gives you time to practice techniques, participate in mock interviews, and apply feedback to feel confident on interview day.

8. Are there any additional costs?

No, there are no hidden fees.
The course price includes all video lessons, analysis of mock interviews, and downloadable resources.

9. What if I need help during the course?

We’re here to support you!
You can reach out to our dedicated support team via email at customersupport@manikmadaan.com for assistance or clarification throughout the course.

10. Can I access the course from any device?

Yes! The course platform is mobile-friendly, so you can access it from your phone, tablet, or computer, making it easy to study on the go.

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