Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 40 Fellowship interview questions covering research goals, funding justification, and academic potential.
Question 14 of 40
As a fellow with our program, how would you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, and cloning?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Questions like this can be tricky, but it's important to realize that your interviewers want to hear how you would navigate these topics with a patient. They are not looking for your personal opinion on these controversial medical topics. Explain how you would remain tactful when controversial topics arise during your fellowship training.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"When it comes to controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, and cloning, I will keep my personal opinion to myself, or at the very least, remain diplomatic by expressing how each side has a right to an opinion. If prodded by a patient, I would discuss the medical pros and cons of each side of the controversial topic and let the patient form their own opinion."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
A straightforward answer should include how you would discuss the pros and cons of a controversial topic with a patient. You need to be clear that you would never broach any of these subjects with a patient but rather only respond when asked.
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When controversial topics come up in conversation, my approach is to remain as unbiased as possible and share the pros and cons of the options presented to the best of my ability. I would also have an open mind to listen to any concerns the patient may express.
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Great! Your answer demonstrates your respect for the opinions and beliefs of others as well as your ability to be open-minded.
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