Endocrinology Fellowship Mock Interview
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Question 15 of 30
How do you cope with stress?
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As a fellow, you can expect to experience stress on the job. You will encounter patients with unexpected diagnoses, difficult personalities, and overbearing families. The interview panel wants to know what strategies you have in place for dealing with these situations.
Avoid suggesting that stress doesn't bother you. Instead, acknowledge that stress is expected and something you've managed on the job as a resident. Provide an answer that reassures the interview panel that you manage stress in ways that won't have a negative impact on your practice.
"I certainly had stressful days as a resident. I understand there are many situations that can cause stress in a medical setting, from having to deliver an unexpected diagnosis to dealing with EMR systems being down. By the end of PGY1, I learned to take things in stride. It's okay to experience stress and feel urgency--but it's important to step back and evaluate priorities. When I do this, it's usually easy for me to think objectively, remain calm, and take a logical approach, which alleviates stress."
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I've had many stressful days during my residency training, it is okay to feel the stress and to feel the urgency of the situation. When this happens to me, I usually take a step back, and evaluate the current situation; I'll evaluate, and prioritize based on the situation's urgent need. This way, I will be more organized, and do my job more efficiently.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! It sounds like you know how to remain calm under pressure, which the interviewer will be happy to hear. How else do you alleviate stress? Do you take breaks, socialize during lunch, exercise after work, or deep breathe/meditate?
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During residency, there are some rotations during which stress levels are high for example in the ICU setting.
Whenever I am in a situation where I face stressful circumstances, I always gather my thoughts in my head, be level-headed, and approach the situation with a calm and cool attitude. This helps me face any kind of situation without getting overwhelmed.
Jaymie's Feedback
These are good strategies to utilize in the workplace. Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of work that help reduce stress and help you refocus and recharge? If so, feel free to share those!
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