We believe in the continual development of our physician staff, both professionally and personally. Talk about some things you have done to grow in your career to this point.
Staying updated on the changes in technologies, procedures, and innovations as a physician, particularly as an Anesthesiologist, is important to any employer. Your interviewer asks this question to learn about the career development opportunities that you have taken advantage of up to this point in your career. Your answer will show that you will continue to thrive in your development while working with their institution.
"If I don't strive for improvement, my care for my patients will suffer. I didn't train in anesthesiology to provide mediocre care. I want to practice state-of-the-art medicine while incorporating the new ideas and advances that come from the rapidly increasing medical knowledge, and that means keeping a keen eye out for training opportunities and literature in my specialty and incorporating what I learn into my practice. Since my residency program ended, I have taken advantage of some great CME opportunities. Last year, I took part in a mechanical ventilation conference where I learned a lot of great information pertaining to my work with critical care patients."
Before your interview, prepare to talk about the CME and other development opportunities you have taken advantage of that you feel have positively impacted your work as an Anesthesiologist. Be sure to stress how the development opportunities you've sought out can benefit the direct care of patients in the role you are interviewing for. Make sure your interviewer walks away from your time together knowing that you will continue to seek growth and development if hired for this role.
