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First, I would find out what other trainees did after being at the program. Recommend reaching out to a few beforehand and then during the interview asking what folks in that position did over time. Practice casing is extremely important and requires time and rhythm and first understanding how to properly break down problems. If you haven’t been practicing, I would do that stat. Good luck!

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