Your answer to this question could include soft skills such as empathy, charity, integrity, and consistency. Tell a brief anecdote that demonstrates why you find this strength noteworthy in Dermatology residency training and your future career as a physician. Be sure that your answer is well thought out, and speak with a passion to impress your team of interviewers.

"I was attracted to a future in Dermatology because of my trusting and respectful personality. I love the idea of forming long-term relationships with patients and look forward to building them throughout my time as a resident with your program and throughout my career in practice. I build trust with my patients through a friendly and knowledgeable approach. I take the time to get to know the little things about my patients, and, in turn, they trust me to help them in their journey towards better health."

"My greatest non-medical strength is being a great colleague. I think having positive relationships with your colleagues leads to overall team success. I treat others respectfully, am always willing to lend a helping hand, and don't hesitate to collaborate to solve a complex problem. This asset will make me a valuable resident of your program."

"My strengths include my resilience in the face of challenges, and my determination to grow and improve myself. Having faced setbacks and challenges in my thus far, I have always taken the time to examine my weaknesses and improve so that I may be more successful in the future. I hope that this will make me a strong resident who will be determined to learn and improve myself to provide excellent patient care. I know that residency can be tough, with long hours, more responsibility, and lots to learn, and I hope to be an asset to my program to be a great resident who continues to learn and grow despite any challenges I face."