Cardiology Fellowship Interview Questions
Go Back1. At our institution, you will be working side by side with Advanced Practice Providers as a Cardiology Fellow. Would you have any issues in doing so?
2. Tell me about a time you received constructive criticism from an attending physician or senior resident during your residency training. How did you handle that situation?
3. If I asked your friends, what would they say are your strengths and weaknesses?
4. Is there a personality type that you find most difficult to work effectively with?
5. How do you think you will perform under pressure as a Cardiology Fellow?
6. A recent patient survey comes back, and you find out that you did not meet a patient's expectations as their physician. What are the next steps you would take to improve as a Cardiology Fellow in training?
7. As a fellow, how will you explain a complex cardiovascular diagnosis, procedure, or other medical term to a patient using verbal instructions?
8. Tell us about a time you had to work with new technology during medical school or residency training. What did you do to ensure proficiency as quickly as possible?
9. How would you deal with a disagreement among other fellow colleagues or senior fellow as a trainee with our program?
10. What invasive procedure are you most excited to learn during Cardiology Fellowship training?
11. Talk about the most interesting case you were exposed to during your residency training. What made it so interesting to you?
12. Do you have any thoughts on how would you like to see the delivery of healthcare evolve in the coming years?
13. Are you considering or interviewing with any other Cardiology Fellowship programs?
14. How would you stay on top of trends and changes in the field of cardiology during your time as a fellow with our program?
15. We are always looking for our fellows to participate in, and even lead, code teams at our facility. Are you willing to participate during Cardiology Fellowship training?
16. How would you describe your personality using just three words?
17. Would you have any hesitation referring a patient to another cardiovascular specialist or another specialty practice?
18. Do you believe telehealth is an effective form of healthcare delivery, specifically as it relates to cardiovascular care?
19. What is motivating you to pursue Cardiology Fellowship training?
20. What are your thoughts on the relationship between physicians and the pharmaceutical industry?
21. What does the perfect day during Cardiology Fellowship training look like for you?
22. Take some time to tell us about yourself.
23. What are some key things that you are looking for in a Cardiology Fellowship program?
24. Would you have any concerns about relocating to join our Cardiology Fellowship program and living in this city for the next three years?
25. What would you say is the biggest challenge you faced in your residency training program?
26. How do you feel about the 80-hour workweek limit for residents and fellows?
27. What do you like to do for fun?
28. What aspects of our Cardiology Fellowship program interest you?
29. What worries you the most about joining a reputable Cardiology Fellowship program?
30. What are some challenges that the field of cardiovascular medicine is currently facing?
31. Talk about a time you showed initiative by taking the lead in a situation during your residency training. Why did you take action as the leader and what was the outcome?
32. How timely would you say your charting and dictations were during residency training?
33. As a new trainee in our Cardiology Fellow, how will you respond when asked to do a procedure or task that you were unfamiliar with and uncomfortable handling?
34. Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a patient during your residency training. How was it resolved in a healthy manner?
35. Tell us about a difficult patient experience you had during your residency training. How did you handle the situation in a professional and respectful manner?