Endocrinology Fellowship Mock Interview

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Have you had effective mentors in your training thus far?

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Tiffany McPherson

The interview panel wants to know what qualities you think are important in a good mentor. It's likely that you encountered both effective and ineffective mentors during residency, so you can use those experiences when answering this question.

Tiffany McPherson

Describe your best mentor during residency (or medical school). Focus on sharing details about why they were a great mentor and how they helped you grow. The interview panel does not want to hear you speak negatively about another doctor, so do not spend time discussing an ineffective mentor.

Tiffany McPherson

"I have had several effective mentors and feel very fortunate about that. My best mentor was Dr. Smith, an internist who was one of my attendings during PGY1 and PGY2. He was kind and patient and never failed to notice when I needed extra support or struggled with something new. I think having an approachable mentor who is genuinely invested in my training is incredibly important."

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