Talk about a time you had to grab the bull by the horns and take the lead among a team of staff.

"Through medical school, residency, and into practice as an Anesthesiologist, I've always been a natural leader. This is evident in my years participating in team sports and being a captain of my teams. In my current role, I've worked to build a great rapport with my nursing staff, APP team, and fellow physicians to the point where I can lead with ease. A few months ago, we had a critically injured patient come in on a night shift when I was on call. My calm demeanor put our staff at ease, and I was able to delegate the necessary steps before surgery. When the surgeon arrived, he was thankful for all of the prep work done in a short period of time."

Before your interview, think of a time you naturally took the lead with a team of individuals. Highlight your ability to lead with respect and compassion in the way you communicate and inspire others to be their best. Reiterate to your interviewer that you would look forward to joining their team as a clinical physician leader.