Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 40 Fellowship interview questions covering research goals, funding justification, and academic potential.
Question 18 of 40
Have you put any thought into how will you manage the high amounts of stress that are a part of a fellowship program?
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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.
Physicians are known to have high amounts of stress and burnout due to the nature of the work. Your residency training hopefully exposed you to the time demands and pressure situations that can lead to fatigue and little sleep. Your interviewers want to hear about your plan to handle the stress that comes with 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 I am under pressure, I focus on the task at hand and make sure to not get distracted. Keeping to a deadline is helpful, and I will delegate when necessary to alleviate some stress. I know that an additional year of fellowship training will add a whole new level of stress and pressure, and I am more than ready to take on that challenge. I plan to utilize my free time wisely by doing what is necessary to recharge my mind and rest my body. Some ways I like to do this are playing golf, hiking with my dog, and reading."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Explain to your interviewers that you have the tools to keep your mind, body, and spirit in the best shape possible to learn and grow every day during fellowship training. Some great things to talk about are your ability to maintain perspective, use your downtime to recharge, and come to each shift prepared for the challenges that you'll face.
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My residency program prepared me for a lot of challenging and high-adrenaline moments, so generally, I maintain calm and thoroughly assess the situation without getting rattled. There are inevitable times when challenges arise that are exceptionally surprising. I have an introspective personality and I often take a step back and assess the situation as a learning opportunity. After work, I have a strong support system in my mother and best friends with whom I can debrief. I am confident I can manage stress well.
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Stress management is very important. You described helpful techniques that allow you to manage your stress effectively on the job.
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