- Tell me about yourself (professionally speaking).
- Why are you interested in our institution?
- What do you think sets us apart from other institutions?
- What attributes do you believe are necessary to be a leader in today’s changing healthcare landscape and why?
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6. Give Short Answers. Individual interviews usually last c. 30 minutes, so time your responses accordingly. (Some awards also conduct group or panel interviews which may vary in length). You dont want to spend too much time on any one question. If they want to hear more, the committee will ask for more.
3. Preparation is essential. Think about what you will say in advance to standard, open-ended questions interviewers typically ask. These may include: What is your most significant achievement? What has shaped you? What is the most controversial thing that you have ever done? What was your worst failure and what did you learn from it? What will you do next year if you dont get the fellowship? What do you like about your area of study?
7. Body Language and Speech are Key. Try and relax. Sit up straight. If you want something to do with your hands put them together. Smile (or at least avoid frowning), this makes you look more relaxed even if you aren’t. Try to appear open and make sure you make eye contact. Speak clearly and loudly enough that you will be heard. Use short sentences, as leave no room for confusion; they allow you to make your point. They also give the impression that you have a concise logical mind. Speak slowly enough that you can be clearly understood. This will have the added bonus of allowing your brain to work out what you are going to say next. Avoid filler words “ah,” “umm,” “like.” Youll be better served by pausing, taking a deep breath and then confidently continuing with a fully formulated thought.
5. Keep Up on Current Events. Know something about what is going on in the U.S. or the rest of the world as part of the interview will deal with current events. Read newspapers that report on international and national news. This is especially important for those people seeking fellowships in a foreign country – know the current events of your desired destination. The New York Times and The Economist are often suggested as good sources. Also find out what is going on in your home state through local newspapers there. Have an opinion. You should be prepared to answer questions dealing with what you feel is the biggest problem in the U.S. (or world) today and how you would overcome that problem.
4. Re-read Your Application (repeatedly). Be prepared to talk about anything you say in the application, because all of it, especially the personal statement, is fair game. You may be questioned about your proposed course of study, graduate school choices, and research plans, so make sure you know what you want to do and where you want to do it.
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Reading medical fellowship interview questions and answers is a great way to calm your nerves and prepare for interview day. After choosing your medical specialty and completing your residency years, you may decide to join a medical fellowship and pursue further study in your specialty or even a sub-specialty. If you do, you’ll likely be invited to a medical fellowship interview, and its key to know how to answer the typical questions. In this blog, we’ll look at what medical fellowship interviews are, some common question types and a few sample questions and answers.
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What is a medical fellowship interview
A medical fellowship interview is similar to a residency interview, in that the preparation strategy and the type of questions you’ll most likely be asked is nearly identical. An interview to join a medical fellowship, however, can be more intense and more in-depth than your average residency interview.
Medical fellowships are one of many possible next steps following your residency years. In short, a fellowship is typically a one-year commitment to further study in a sub-specialty of medicine. Residents may decide to further specialize their interests and skills by applying for a fellowship.
Not every fellowship will use an interview, but the majority see it as a beneficial tool in getting to know their applicants and a way to find the most suitable candidate. Selected applicants to a fellowship will be invited to an interview to further narrow the field of possibilities. Just like with residency interviews, it’s important to have a strategy here for answering any type of question and preparing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. If you’re a Canadian med student, you can expect some similar questions at a fellowship interview as you had at your CaRMS interview.
In recent years, many fellowship interviews have been moved to virtual or online only, too. Your prep strategy won’t differ much if you’re invited to an online fellowship interview, but it’s a good idea to know ahead of time what format your interview will be and practice your interview skills in a mock virtual interview format.
