When applying for a medical job, some recruiters or employers will opt to conduct a phone interview first instead of a personal interview to save on time. This is especially when they have a huge number of qualified applicants they want to sift through.
Remember, during a phone interview, that despite the medium, it is still an interview and you are still being assessed. So always maintain professionalism and treat the speaker as if you are actually facing him or her. Answer directly and clearly and be sensitive about your interviewer’s time. This is a preliminary interview, so you can reserve any questions you have when you reach a later stage in the application process and you’re closer to getting the job offer.