Do you have any thoughts on your ideal practice setting following your residency program?

There is no right or wrong answer to this question. The faculty at the program you are interviewing with has trained residents who have gone on to practice in every setting possible. As long as you answer honestly, they'll hear your passion for medicine and be able to help shape your training for what you want to achieve down the road.

"Having grown up in a rural community where access to healthcare often required a long drive, I'd love to practice in the area where I grew up with a health system with community Dermatology practices in rural settings. My ideal practice will allow me to have a full scope of practice with my rural patients and great colleagues in pathology, oncology, and family practice to collaborate with."

"I have a strong interest in research and publishing, so I will be working hard to pursue a career in Dermatology with an academic medical center. I'm not married to any locations at this point, but will solely be looking for the opportunity that would help me grow the most throughout my career."

"During medical school and during my dermatology rotations, I have gained exposure to both private practice and academic dermatology. I hope to practice in the academic setting, with the aim to practice both general dermatology as well as develop an area of expertise in dermatology. I also hope to teach and mentor medical students and residents. I also enjoy the environment of academic practice, and the prospect of practicing with my colleagues with their expertise and whom I can draw on when treating challenging diseases and to discuss new advances in the field."