Interview FAQ

Family Medicine Residency Program

Q. How will interviews be conducted for the 2026-2027 application year?

A. All interviews will be conducted virtually using the Thalamus scheduling and video platform. https://thalamusgme.com/

Q. When will invitations to interview be issued?

A. RWJ Somerset will begin sending out interview invitations on a rolling basis beginning in October 2026

Q. How long will I have to respond to an invitation to interview?

A. Applicants will have one week to respond. After one week, the invitation will be closed.

Q. How will RWJ Somerset communicate with me?

A. All communication will be via email generated from Thalamus, so it is important for you to add Thalamus to your contact list.

Q. How are interviews scheduled?

A. Thalamus allows you to schedule, change and waitlist interviews based on the dates made available by the program. Interviews will be scheduled for late October through January 2027

Q. What is the deadline to apply?

A. December 31, 2026

Q. What if I need to cancel an interview?

A. Applicants who plan to withdraw from an accepted interview should provide at least one week’s notice to the program. This ensures that the program will have sufficient time to offer the newly opened spot to another qualified applicant.

Q. What will my interview day look like?

A. The interview day is structured with an introductory session at the start of the day, followed by four 20-minute individual interviews. You will be able to see the details of your interview day in Thalamus once it is scheduled.

Q. When can I meet with residents?

A. There will be two in-person opportunities to meet with residents in January, with an additional virtual session scheduled in early February. These ‘Meet and Greet’ sessions will be listed on the Thalamus smart calendar.

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