{"id":19455,"date":"2019-08-26T07:06:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T12:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=19455"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:15","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:15","slug":"what-happens-during-a-residency-background-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/what-happens-during-a-residency-background-check\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens During a Residency Background Check?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re probably familiar with the\u00a0background check for getting into medical school<\/a>. After a successful Match Day, your\u00a0future residency program may conduct a background check on you before they confirm their offer. Some hospitals and states even require a criminal background check on residents before they can start their training.
\nKnowing what to expect with the background check can help eliminate surprises or snags that could stall your start in the residency program. Here are a few tips for a\u00a0smooth residency process<\/a>:
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Why do residency programs require a background check?<\/h3>
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\nThe core reason residency programs perform background checks on future residents is that health care providers need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their patients. After all, most residents have access to everything from controlled substances to confidential information.
\nJust as important, they work in settings where good judgment and ethical behavior are critical. Knowing how a resident applicant may function in these settings is vital when it comes to providing health care services with the highest levels of integrity.
\nOther reasons for background checks may include:<\/p>\n