In this first "Med Life with Dr. Horton" podcast, Dr. Jillian Horton answers questions about CaRMS, the Canadian Resident Matching Service. In this episode, she is joined by Dr. Moneeza Walji.They answer these questions:What are some strategies for choosing and ranking programs?Should I have a back-up program in my ranking?What should I do about conflicting interviews?What are interviewers looking for in a candidate?What should I do when I can't think of an answer to an interview question?Should I change my strategy when being interviewed by a resident versus a program director?How does the panel score the interview?Should I disclose a mental health diagnosis or personal struggles?Should I talk about my partner, kids, or family?How do I handle the stress related to CaRMS?And more.Dr. Jillian Horton is a general internist in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was the associate dean of undergraduate student affairs at the University of Manitoba from 2014–2018 and now directs programs in wellness and medical humanities at the Max Rady College of Medicine. She writes a column for CMAJ Blogs called Dear Dr. Horton: https://cmajblogs.com/category/dear-dr-horton/Dr. Moneeza Walji, is a hematology resident at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.---------The opinions stated in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and do not necessarily reflect those of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.