RESIDENCY INTERVIEW CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"I cannot express how grateful I am for Janelle’s coaching throughout the interview process. Her insights, expert advice, and feedback helped me to approach each interview with confidence and clarity. I truly appreciate her patience, dedication, and emotional support in working with me. Janelle’s coaching not only helped me land my top choice program but has also given me invaluable skills and knowledge for my future career. I feel much more confident in my ability to present myself and my skills to my future colleagues and supervisors. I am incredibly grateful for her coaching and would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs help in preparing for residency interviews." - Pinghsin, successfully matched to internal medicine residency 2023

"I am so happy to have found Janelle via an online search. As I was reading through her reviews, I saw the wide variety of professionals she had helped through her vast experience. I was convinced she was the right person to help me achieve my goal. She provided me with a list of common questions from her work with previous residency candidates and helped me develop my answers. While working with her, I learned techniques such as delivery tone, what to emphasize from my experiences, and how to stand out from the crowd. Residency interviewing is competitive and I knew the preparation we accomplished together would pay off. This cycle I received 10 interviews. Before each one, I revisited the answers I wrote up with her help. I'm sure happy I did, as each program, in some manner, asked me those same questions. I liked working with Janelle because she takes the time to understand you as the applicant so that your stories expressed in interviews could convey special meaning. Her passion to help us candidates stand out in interviews is unmatched." - B.K., Matched to top choice program, Adventist Health Tulare Family Medicine 2023

"I am very grateful for Janelle’s work in preparing me for the interview season. Not only did she provide me with valuable insights on my professional trajectory and specific feedback for the residency interview, but also, she helped me build confidence to talk about my strengths, my objectives, and the challenges ahead. On interview day I felt prepared and presented my best self and matched in my top choice program. What I learned from our sessions helped me succeed in this Match, and the lessons learned will continue to help me in all future interviews and important encounters. I highly recommend Janelle’s coaching sessions!" - C.R., matched to Family Medicine, 2023

"Choosing to work with Janelle was one of the best decisions I made for a successful dermatology residency match! She proved to be an invaluable resource with extremely useful advice and tips that I would never have thought of. She helped shape my answers and stories to present my best self. Not only was I exceptionally prepared for my interviews, but her recommendations were also beneficial for pre-interview socials and rotations. I appreciate everything Janelle has done for me and I will use what she taught for me for the rest of my life. I wholeheartedly recommend her for every applicant no matter how prepared you think you may be!" - Kevin, successfully matched to dermatology residency 2022

"Working with Janelle during the 2022 Match season was a very pleasant experience. I was a research-oriented applicant and my CV was unique compared to general internal medicine applicants. Janelle tailored my answers to common interview questions based on my previous research/work experience, and helped me show my strengths. Many interviewers said that they were very impressed by my story of "Tell me about yourself". There is no way I could have achieved this without Janelle's help! Thanks so much Janelle! I would be very happy to recommend her to anyone who needs professional assistance for residency interviews!" - Daiyin, successfully matched to internal medicine PSTP 2022

"I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Janelle Winston for preparing me for my residency interviews. I am an international medical graduate matched in pathology residency program. I think Janelle did a great job explaining to me how to go through the interview process and how to be confident and combine the big amount of information in a relatively short time of presenting myself. We also corrected pronunciation mistakes and worked on the accent. The knowledge she gave me I will use in future!" - Kseniia, successfully matched to pathology residency 2022

"I had the pleasure of working with Janelle during the 2021 Residency season and I must say that she did not disappoint! Janelle spends a considerable amount of time preparing for our sessions, and asks thoughtful questions that aim to fine-tune your answers, ultimately shaping you to be a superior candidate for the ever-so competitive residency program. More importantly, her sessions are tailored to meet your needs, and often works around you, making each meeting unique, and productive. I can only whole-heartedly recommend her services to others, especially as I aim to use her services for fellowship interviews!" - Sanjay, successfully matched to top internal medicine program 2021

"I chose to work with Janelle because I wanted to give every part of the application process my full attention. As medical students we are meticulous in our test preparation and it is just as important to prepare and develop skills for the interview day. From our first meeting I could tell Janelle was very invested in my success, conscientious of my medical student budget, and very purposeful about how we used each session to get the most out of it. I felt that my work with Janelle paid off greatly this interview cycle, especially since we had virtual interviews this year. I would definitely work with Janelle again in the future.- Christina Supino, successfully matched to top vascular surgery program 2021

"“What best describes my experience with Janelle is "I didn't know what I didn't know". After going unmatched for Orthopaedics, she strengthened my interviewing skills in both content and execution in ways I would never have thought about on my own. There really aren't great resources out there that get at the nuances of residency interviews, especially competitive surgical programs, but Janelle has a very keen eye for the minutia. She helps you build the right answers and critiques how you give them. I really credit Janelle for both helping me match and helping me to feel more confident in the virtual interview setting after going unmatched before.”- Successfully matched to orthopaedic program 2021

"Janelle’s passion and expertise in interview coaching was a major factor in my success in matching into a competitive residency position. What stood out to me was how she took the time to get to know me and the unique aspects of my application and utilized an individualized approach. She is extremely supportive and greatly increased my confidence in an interview setting, but was also skilled at delivering constructive feedback. You knew you were always getting her honest opinion. I believe the communication skills I learned in the coaching sessions are widely applicable and will also help me to become a more effective physician. To someone looking for high quality 1-on-1 interview coaching, I am confident Janelle’s coaching services will set you up for success!"- Successfully matched ENT resident 2020

"After initially not matching for residency, most of the feedback I received was that I needed to improve my interview skills. I was lucky to have Janelle to help me regroup and prepare when I reapplied successfully a second time! Janelle was a thoughtful, insightful, and expert coach that I would highly recommend. She worked with me on my body language, hand gestures, voice, and on the content of my answers. In addition to having a vast amount of knowledge in interview coaching, it was clear she put a lot of effort into researching my particular situation and background so that she could tailor her advice. She gave a lot of constructive feedback but also emphasized my strengths and gave feedback in a warm and kind way. This was critical for helping me to rebuild my confidence. I appreciate how she worked with me to present my “best self” in an authentic way. I also found it very helpful to have the opinion of an unbiased outside opinion to identify my strengths and weaknesses on “first glance”. In addition to the individual sessions, she shared many helpful resources to prepare for all aspects of the interviews- from 1:1 interviews to informal dinners. It was clear that she cared deeply about my success." - Successfully matched at a top internal medicine program 2020

"I'm an international medical graduate and I matched to the family medicine residency program. I would take this opportunity to genuinely thank Ms. Janelle Winston for her hard work, motivation, support and extra willingness to help me in reaching my goal. The study material she provided was really helpful in my preparation. I was very nervous about the interview even after practicing for interview at home. Later my husband advised me to take Janelle's help. She did an extraordinary job by making me confident and ready for the interview. In the first session, she took information about my background and interests and that helped her to understand my goal and my personality. She even did some web search about the programs that offered me an interview and advised me to read on specific topics. She suggested some key words that I could use in the interview which helped to present my answers better. She even covered topics such as posture for interview, where I could improve, helped frame content of my answer and how to wish and thank the interviewer so that it makes a positive impact. Her mock interview was really awesome. It was more professional and helped me a lot on the interview day. Even after my whole interview season, she was still touch with me, was wishing me good and was keen to hear about my experience in the interview and followed up with me till the match day. It was really worth taking help from Janelle in my interview preparation. I highly recommend her to others seeking to improve their interview skills.”" – RM, successfully matched to family medicine residency program 2020

"I appreciated Janelle Winston’s warmth, personal touch, attention to detail, and encouragement to pursue my goals of becoming a Geriatrician and continuing to volunteer as the Whistling Cowgirl. Ms. Winston helped me hone my strengths while also paying attention to how to frame potential weaknesses in my application. It was easier for me to prepare because I had her as a coach and practice partner. More than anything, I appreciated her willingness to give sincere, constructive feedback. Before each interview, I sought out extra practice with my friends via Skype, and I continued to hone what I had learned with Ms. Winston. She is a treasure." - Anna S., DO, successfully matched 2020

"I'm an international medical graduate and applied for a residency match in Anesthesiology. Considering the competitive nature of surgical specialties, I scheduled sessions with Janelle to ace my interviews. Janelle instantly provided me valuable feedback on my interview pitch, gestures, and tips that helped bring the best of my knowledge and personality. I sought input from Janelle on my interview attire, presentation, accessories, and her honest and candid response helped me prepare for my interviews. I appreciated Janelle's proactive approach as she read my statement of purpose, resume, and USMLE application before our meeting. So when I met her, she understood my goals and asked me pertinent questions, and catered all her responses to my application and personality. To state concisely, Janelle helped in bringing together all elements of my application as one. I matched to my No. 1 program. Note to future candidates - Considering all interviews are now virtual, it is imperative to optimize your interview pitch. I would highly recommend Janelle to help you with your journey. All the best!" - Successfully matched a top anesthesiology program 2020

"I had a fantastic experience working with Janelle. I'm an "old" international medical graduate and have been working on research for a few years after graduating from medical school. Like many of us, I used to think that it's all about the scores, YOG, visa status, letters, and didn't fully realize how critical the interview was. Working with Janelle was essential for my success in the Match. She's extremely thoughtful and detail-oriented - she took the time to know my CV and the rest of my ERAS application inside-out and carefully studied the programs where I was interviewing. She's committed to getting to know you personally and providing individualized guidance - she focused on the topics she knew were especially challenging for me given that she knew my background so well. And last, she's a rigorous professional - she'll coach you on your accent, modulating your voice, body language, and even dress code! Her feedback was always *spot on*. Also she's super funny, kind, and a joy to be around. I would recommend working with Janelle to my closest friends. If we invest so much on professional and expert resources to prepare for boards, why leave the interview prep to casual practice and get feedback from (well-intentioned) friends/family members?! The residency interview is widely regarded as a decisive factor in ranking candidates - prepare confidently with a professional and be ready to ace every single interview. Thank you, Janelle!” – IMG successfully matched to top choice in Internal Medicine 2019

"I had an opportunity to work with Janelle during preparation for my residency interview. It was a wonderful experience. I am a foreign medical graduate and had only two interview invitations. Thus, I needed to put all my efforts into preparation and perform extremely well. Janelle's personal approach, constructive feedback and expert guidance, helped me a tremendously throughout the whole process. I felt extremely confident and very well prepared. Looking back now, I would not be able to do it without her coaching. I was able to match and secure spot at a competitive location for my residency training! I would highly recommend Janelle for anybody who wants to maximize their chances during the residency interview." - Karolina B., successfully matched to family medicine program 2019

"I received five interview invitations for pediatrics residency programs. I started training with Ms. Janelle Winston. I found the sessions very helpful and granted me the required confidence. I went to my first interview and the program director offered me a position on the same day of the interview! I can say that training with Janelle was the biggest credit for my success in pre-matching that day. She saved my time and my money as I cancelled the other interviews. Janelle is a professional and faithful trainer. She teaches you according to your specialty, and she tailors the questions to each program. In my case, she went deeply through the program website looking for all details, she even contacted the program coordinator to inquire about additional information not found on the website. This is a wonderful example of commitment and sincerity in coaching. Thank you Janelle. God bless you." – M.K., successfully pre-matched to pediatric residency 2018

"I had a wonderful experience working with Janelle. Right from the start Janelle was focused on preparing me for my upcoming interviews, and even went above and beyond by researching residency programs for me so that I had strong talking points during my interviews. Her caring and friendly nature made working with Janelle a pleasant experience. I recommend her to anyone who has an upcoming school, graduate level, or job interviews.” - Adam, successfully matched surgical resident 2018

Hiring Janelle saved my match season! I applied to many programs, but only got one interview. That one interview became very precious. Preparing for it was nerve racking but practicing with Janelle helped me excel and limited my anxiety. I matched to a very competitive spot with 89 other applicants on my interview day! I couldn't have done it without you Janelle. Thank you so much for your wonderful, professional, & caring service you provided for me. Highly recommend SpeechCoach Company..worth every penny! - General Surgery Resident match 2017

"Ms. Winston coached my son in preparation for interviews for acceptance into medical residency programs in internal medicine. The structure that Ms. Winston applies is immediately assuring, and right away, one can see that she understands the minds of the audience: Residency interview boards. Her professional yet warm persona sets one's mind at ease, and helps one get down to business. I feel that the coaching was of great benefit, not only by imparting technique, but instilling confidence. My son was "matched" with his # 1 choice of institutions, and I know that Ms. Winston's expertise was a contributing factor." - Ned Imbrie, parent of successfully matched candidate 2017

"As I wrapped up my residency application and started getting invitations for interviews, I asked my friends for advice regarding interview preparation. Everyone gave me the usual answer, "just be yourself", but deep down I knew there is more to a residency interview then just being yourself. Every year there are thousands of unmatched residency candidates and I knew this may be my only best shot so I should perform exceptionally during my interviews. So I googled interview coaching and came up with SpeechCoach Company run by Janelle Winston. I called Janelle and arranged to meet with her. I think this was one of the best decisions I made during this process.

Janelle is a phenomenal coach. She brings out all the stories from our medical and professional background to develop a narrative so that you can talk fluently. During my interviews, I was fully prepared and there wasn't anything they could ask me that I couldn't answer. The most difficult part for me is when it's my turn to ask questions. Janelle diligently worked with me so that I can ask my questions in an effective manner. Her mock interviews are great and she provides detailed feedback. After going through her coaching sessions, I felt very comfortable and I knew I will match in my top choice, God willing. I wasn't surprised on match day because I did get my number one choice and I think Janelle's coaching played a major role in my success.She has a pleasant personality and is very easy to talk to and I felt that she is personally invested in my success. I would highly recommend her coaching because that investment helped me achieve my dream." - A. Ali, successfully matched to top choice family medicine program 2017

"I'm an older international medical graduate and I matched into a top anesthesiology program. Janelle worked on everything: my intonation and pronunciation, duration of my answers, but most important - its content. She challenged me with questions I was not ready to answer, and advised me how to answer smartly and avoid potential conflict. As an IMG, I barely knew how to present myself without bragging but not being too shy. Janelle meticulously explained to me what is appropriate and what is not, what details to cover and what subjects to avoid. She suggested correct and elegant ways for me to express myself. Janelle shared secrets to me of behavioral interviews and taught me to delicately answer ethical questions. She carefully tailored the sessions to my very particular situation: it was a 100% individualized approach that made my story of an older foreign graduate compatible with the US residency picture. I think Janelle's coaching was very useful not only for my residency match but for my future interviews as well. I am most grateful for strategically and tactically smart coaching that has built my confidence and has helped me to adapt to a new reality in the United States. I also want to say that Janelle is a very kind, charming, and caring person. I greatly enjoyed her lessons. I was never bored and never noticed the time passing. I am absolutely convinced that Janelle is the best coach for an IMG like me, and I want to thank Janelle for all her time and effort. - Anna, successfully matched to top choice anesthesiology program 2017

"Many people think that once you get to interview season, your work is done and you can relax. That is far from the truth. Interviews are just as important as everything you submitted in your application before the interview. You should take interview preparation just as seriously as preparing for any exam. But how do you prepare for an interview, and do so successfully? Janelle Winston is how. She will guide you through a process of answering both common and uncommon questions, giving feedback on your responses, doing research on each program you interview at, and then do full mock interviews. She will show you how to respond to questions about weaknesses in your application and to accentuate your strengths. I was prepared for every interview and nailed each one with flying colors. I highly recommend Janelle Winston to any medical student wanting to get a leg up on the competition." - Matched into nationally ranked Psychiatry residency 2017

"Meeting with Janelle gave me the confidence and skills necessary to match into my top choice of surgical subspecialty. She created a welcoming environment so I was comfortable speaking with her during the online coaching. I learned how to engage interviewers and how to best present myself during residency interviews. Her recommendations for my CV and personal statement were invaluable. I appreciate all the time and coaching she provided and would recommend her services to anyone." - Successful applicant to top choice surgical subspecialty residency program 2016

"I had a great experience with Ms.Winston's interview coaching service! I enrolled in Ms. Winston's 1-on-1 coaching for my residency MATCH 2016. The class experience was phenomenal and I sincerely believe that my interview skills improved tremendously after her coaching. The factors of a successful interview include the content of your answers and how you deliver your answers. Ms. Winston fine tuned my answers as well as adjusted my gestures and tone during our practice sessions. Her coaching was professional and you knew she really cared about your career! I highly recommend Ms. Winston's coaching service to everyone who is interviewing for your dream jobs. A suggestion for future customers: to make the most of the service, after Ms. Winston has helped you fine tune your answers, practice them out loud a few times on you end so when you are with Ms. Winston, you'll be ready for the mock interviews. Ms. Winston certainly leveled up my confidence and I got my dream job!" - Yui-Wei, successfully matched candidate 2016

"I am so thankful to Janelle for her wonderful help at mastering my interview skills. I am a foreign medical graduate and I have been, successfully, applying to one of the most competitive residencies in the USA – ophthalmology. The match rate is so low for FMG that I did not believe that I might ever succeed. Having great usmle scores and great credentials is only half way to success. The interview is key! With only a few meetings in great friendly atmosphere with Janelle, I have improved my interview skills tremendously. I went to the interviews with great confidence and very well prepared. She asked me many questions that I was asked by the interviewers. I matched at a very good program and all my interviews went fantastic. I greatly recommend Janelle as a wonderful coach for preparation for interviews in the medical field and residency in medicine."- Successfully matched and thankful candidate 2014

"I'm an IMG and applied for internal medicine residency in the US. I was very stressed before my interviews since I knew little about how to interview and how to use proper English. Then a very satisfied previous customer recommended Janelle to me. I am so grateful he did. Janelle was simply wonderful. She not only helped me to present myself in the best possible light but also gave me insight into how to answer potentially difficult questions. By taking some of her sessions, I felt confident to do well on my interviews. Needless to say, I got into my first choice residency program. Thank you Janelle! You are both a great teacher and a truly wonderful person. I couldn’t have done it without your support."- Internal medicine resident, New York 2014

MEDICAL SCHOOL INTERVIEW CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Last year I applied to medical school and had multiple interviews. Yet, despite all of my interviews, I got into no schools. I realized that my interviewing skills were likely the root of my problems and I committed myself to improving my area of weakness. This year I met with Janelle between 5-10 times. Her training was immensely thorough. We practiced answers to common interview questions, worked on my delivery skills, how I emphasized parts of my answers, and my enunciation skills. I entered the interview cycle far more confident than I had been the year before. After getting into no schools last year, I got into two schools this year, including my top choice. Janelle was always positive, cared deeply about me as a person and was just a delight to work with. I truly could not recommend a better coach." - J.F., successful applicant to top choice medical school 2020

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT INTERVIEW CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"I consider myself incredibly lucky to have received coaching from Janelle while preparing for my physician assistant school interviews. Before her coaching, I was extremely intimidated about the entire interview process. Janelle worked with me to understand my concerns and prepare me for the questions and scenarios I was most nervous about. I walked into my interviews with a confidence I know I would not have had without Janelle’s constructive feedback, professional knowledge, and more than anything her steadfast support. I was accepted into my top choice program and would recommend her coaching to anyone preparing for a health professional school." - Successful applicant to top choice physician assistant program 2014