Mount Sinai Hospital is a learning facility with over 2,000 residents and clinical students. Tell me about your healthcare-related education and training.

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Take a few minutes to walk the interviewer through your formal post-secondary education and any on-the-job training. Talk about your most positive take-aways from your post-secondary experience, and be sure to tie in how that experience will help you succeed in this position. Stating that you appreciate the role of a preceptor and that having the opportunity to give back to those who are learning is something you look forward to shows the interviewer that you understand the role the staff plays as educators in this type of setting.

Review the job announcement before your interview to see what educational requirements are listed. If you have made it to the interview, you must have met the requirements for the job. Focus on briefly describing where you went to school, what degrees you hold, and any specialized training and certifications you have received.

"I have a nursing degree and additional on-the-job training within clinical research. I feel that my nursing education opened up many potential industry-related avenues for me. I graduated top of my class and completed a valuable internship with 'XYZ Health Services.' These experiences have helped prepare me for success in this role with Mount Sinai Hospital. Further, I look forward to sharing my experience with those entering the healthcare industry. I feel like it is my turn to give back some of what has been given to me."

"I did my undergraduate in chemistry and medical school at St. George's University. I loved surgery, so my electives were in general surgery, trauma epidemiology, and orthopedics. I'm happy to be moving on to more responsibility as a resident. I have had some amazing mentors, and I found that I could perform well with different teaching styles."

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"I went to pharmacy school at St. John's University where I met many motivated and successful professors. My learning experiences during my rotations are what got me interested in hospital pharmacy. I saw how much pharmacists took pride in their work and it made me take pride in my work. Even as an intern I felt very respected and heard by the many faculty with whom I've worked."

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This response is a nice walk through your journey into the healthcare industry, focusing on the important emotional factors. Try to include more facts on your results as a student and your formal training.

"I graduated from St.John's University with a Degree in Pharmacy. My coursework included topics on patient care as well as biostatistics; all topics that will be very helpful to me in this role with Mount Sinai. Since graduating, I have taken other formal training on topics such as pathology and metabolism. I believe in continual learning and look forward to working in your learning-rich environment."