Are you considering or interviewing with any other Cardiology Fellowship programs?
It is no secret that hopeful Cardiology Fellows are encouraged to apply to many programs to better their odds of matching. This number of applications can often exceed 40. It always puts a little bit of fire under the interviewers if they are aware that you are actively pursuing many opportunities, especially if you are a top candidate of theirs.
"I have formally applied to many of the reputable Cardiology Fellowship programs across the country because I want to give myself the best chance of matching into a program with a reputable academic and research center. No matter the number of interviews I complete, I hold your program in the highest regard because of the academic and research success that your past trainees are now having in practice."
Talk openly about the applications you submitted, but emphasize your interest in this particular Cardiology Fellowship program. Give the specific reasons you want to complete your training with this program and explain how the program will benefit you in the pursuit of your dream career as a physician.
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Anonymous Answer
I am interviewing with a handful of cardiology programs in the New York area. My personal life is firmly rooted here and I am not able to move, so I am very serious about each of the New York programs. I am particularly interested in Mount Sinai as someone who plans to pursue general cardiology and advanced imaging since that is a particular strength at Sinai. I also think there is value to training in different hospital systems for residency and fellowship so you can develop a fuller perspective of the field.
Jaymie's Feedback
Perfect! It's helpful to share this information with the interviewer, so they know what is driving your decision-making and what your goals are.
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