"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.