What worries you the most about joining a reputable Cardiology Fellowship program?
Your interviewers ask this question for two reasons. First, they want to ensure that any common myths about becoming a fellowship are debunked for any prospective fellows that have worries that aren't true. Second, they want to hear how you are working on the areas in which you are not confident.
"I have all of the confidence in the world in the clinical skills that I've developed over the last three years of Internal Medicine training. I know that I will be mastering new skills in clinical and procedural practice during Cardiology Fellowship training and I'm not worried on that end. The only things that would risk keeping me up at night coming into your program would be quickly learning an unfamiliar EMR and integrating quickly with the existing team of senior fellows. These are pressures that I put on myself to do in a timely manner and I would make them both a priority in my initial days with your program."
Rather than focusing on a potential deficit in your ability to perform as a Cardiology Resident, pick a common weakness. Then, explain how you have taken steps to prepare for this hurdle throughout your residency training.
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Anonymous Answer
It's difficult to learn a new hospital system. I am at the point where I take for granted that I know how the EMR works, common workflows, where everything is, and who to call when I need help. It is a big cognitive load to relearn all of this, but ultimately worth it for the richness that training in a new hospital system would add to my development.
Jaymie's Feedback
This is a fair concern to raise! Great job expressing that you understand the value of learning.
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