Brown Surgery Podcast
Brown Surgery Podcast
Kenneth Lynch, Jr., PhD, APRN-CNP
Part 2: Inside the General Surgery Interview Day with Dr. Thomas Miner, MD
13 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 12:32 pm.
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In this episode, Dr. Thomas Miner, MD pulls back the curtain on what he’s really looking for during those crucial 20 minute interview sessions. We discuss the shift to virtual interviews, how to truly convey (and assess) program culture through a screen, the pitfalls of over-scripted behavioral questions, and the definitive answer on whether you should send a post-interview thank-you note. Whether you are applying to Brown or navigating the surgical match elsewhere, this episode is packed with invaluable, straight-shooting advice.