Memphis, TN

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing Nurse Anesthesiology Concentration CRNA Interview Questions

The UTHSC question set pairs evidence and fit with program fit in Memphis, while the reported process calls for answers grounded in real critical care decisions. Review 15 program-specific questions, researched interview context, and a focused preparation plan.

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01Format

UTHSC CRNA Interview at a Glance

Every line is labelled by how well supported it is: stated by the school, reported by applicants, or an Intervly estimate based on what comparable programmes do. Estimates give you a realistic baseline to prepare against, and your invitation email is always the final word.

Interview formatApplicant reported

Panel interview reported

Traditional one-on-one panel (3 CRNAs: program director + 2 CRNA professors) with a 1-5 scoring rubric; conversational and experience-focused, reportedly no clinical/medication quizzing. For the 2026 cycle, applicants also complete a Kira asynchronous video assessment (roughly 4 video + 1 written question, ~18 minutes; questions described as general/behavioral, not nursing-specific).

Preparation signalApplicant reported

Evidence and fit

The public question sample begins with: Tell me about yourself.

ProfessionSchool stated

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

LocationSchool stated

Memphis, TN

Question bankApplicant reported

15 UTHSC-specific questions

Three questions are shown publicly. Confirm current details in your interview invitation.

02The room

What to Expect in the UTHSC CRNA Interview

The UTHSC question set pairs evidence and fit with program fit in Memphis, while the reported process calls for answers grounded in real critical care decisions.

UTHSC's researched process and question set point to an interview that can test both personal readiness and the depth of your critical care thinking. Be prepared to explain not only what you did in the ICU, but why you made each decision and how you evaluated the result.

Traditional one-on-one panel (3 CRNAs: program director + 2 CRNA professors) with a 1-5 scoring rubric; conversational and experience-focused, reportedly no clinical/medication quizzing. For the 2026 cycle, applicants also complete a Kira asynchronous video assessment (roughly 4 video + 1 written question, ~18 minutes; questions described as general/behavioral, not nursing-specific). At UTHSC, one preparation signal is this prompt: Tell me about yourself. Build a concise answer, then prepare for an interviewer to test the evidence behind it.

The 15 questions in Intervly's UTHSC bank reveal useful preparation themes, but they cannot predict the exact interview. Practise the reasoning behind your ICU decisions, concise behavioral evidence, and thoughtful follow-ups instead of memorising scripts.

03Question bank

UTHSC CRNA Interview Questions

Intervly holds 15 interview questions for this crna interview. Three are shown here in full.

  1. 01

    Tell me about yourself.

  2. 02

    Tell me about the units you have worked on.

  3. 03

    Describe your patient population and the level of acuity you manage.

  4. 04Locked question, available inside Intervly
  5. 05Locked question, available inside Intervly
  6. 06Locked question, available inside Intervly

+ 12 more interview questions inside Intervly

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04Scoring

What UTHSC Raters Look For

01

Evidence and fit

Support each claim with a specific clinical, academic, leadership, or service example and connect it to this program.

02

Why UTHSC

Choose two details unique to UTHSC or its Memphis clinical setting and connect each to an ICU experience or long-term goal.

03

Clinical depth

Review high-yield physiology, pharmacology, ventilator management, hemodynamics, and the rationale behind your own patient-care decisions.

04

Coachability and composure

Use a specific example to show how you respond to uncertainty, direct feedback, conflict, or a changing patient condition.

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"Tell me about yourself."

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05Why Intervly feels real

Your Interviewer Won't Just Ask the Next Question

Intervly listens to what you actually say and generates contextual follow-ups. That is exactly what a conversational UTHSC interview does to unprepared answers.

Interviewer

Tell me about yourself.

Applicant

I grew up locally, studied biology at university, and I have been working part time in a healthcare setting while volunteering in my community.

Intervly follow-up

That is your resume rather than you. Pick the one experience from that list that changed how you think, and tell me what it changed.

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06Preparation

How to Prepare for the UTHSC CRNA Interview

  1. 01

    Build a UTHSC-only fit answer

    Choose two details that distinguish the program or its Memphis clinical setting. Connect each one to your ICU experience or nurse anesthesia goals so the answer cannot be reused elsewhere.

  2. 02

    Know your ICU decisions

    Choose several high-acuity patients and review the physiology, medications, ventilator settings, hemodynamics, priorities, communication, and outcomes behind your care.

  3. 03

    Rehearse the UTHSC question mix

    Practise the three public questions, then rotate through all 15 in Intervly. After every response, ask what evidence or clinical rationale an interviewer could challenge.

  4. 04

    Explain why CRNA precisely

    Connect advanced practice nursing, anesthesia, vigilance, physiology, pharmacology, patient advocacy, and autonomy to experiences you have actually had.

  5. 05

    Prepare for uncertainty

    When you do not know a clinical answer, state what you know, identify the missing information, protect the patient, and explain how you would escalate or verify.

07Research

What to Know Before Your UTHSC CRNA Interview

Use these as starting points. The answer to "why this school" has to be yours, so we deliberately do not write it for you.

UTHSC interview process

Traditional one-on-one panel (3 CRNAs: program director + 2 CRNA professors) with a 1-5 scoring rubric; conversational and experience-focused, reportedly no clinical/medication quizzing. For the 2026 cycle, applicants also complete a Kira asynchronous video assessment (roughly 4 video + 1 written question, ~18 minutes; questions described as general/behavioral, not nursing-specific).

UTHSC question-bank signal

At UTHSC, one preparation signal is this prompt: Tell me about yourself. Build a concise answer, then prepare for an interviewer to test the evidence behind it.

Critical care foundation

For UTHSC, connect your ICU responsibilities to physiology, pharmacology, patient safety, communication, and readiness for doctoral nurse anesthesia training.

08Questions we get

UTHSC CRNA Interview FAQ

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Sources and last verified

Last checked 2026-09-23 · Information reflects the 2026-2027 application cycle. Interview formats change between cycles, so always confirm details in your invitation.

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