Before your Dermatology residency interview, think about your communication strengths. Come to your interview prepared to discuss what makes you great at communicating with patients, colleagues, and support staff. More importantly, explain why solid communication skills are vital for any resident and future physician in practice.

"My communication skills focus on education and compassion for my patients. I treat every conversation with the utmost respect, no matter the nature of the communication. As a Dermatology resident, I know that my colleagues and patients will expect compassionate and informative communication."

"Communication is essential in a clinical setting. Over the last five years, I have developed excellent communication skills, and I can easily break down complex information into easy-to-understand words. I would also say that I am an empathetic listener."

"I feel that communication skills are very important in dermatology, whether communicating with patients, colleagues, or the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the best care for patients. To communicate clearly, I attempt to explain my perspective, and make time to understand others' perspectives, and make space for questions and clarification. I also find that sometimes, it can be helpful to communicate both verbally, but also to write down important details so that others may review them later."