Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 40 Fellowship interview questions covering research goals, funding justification, and academic potential.
Question 11 of 40
Outside of medicine, what are the personal interests and hobbies that keep you busy?
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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.
Having hobbies and interests outside of your medical training is an important part of maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Your interviewers want to get to know you better. They also want to know that you will maintain a healthy balance during your time with them.
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.
"I have a variety of hobbies that kept me busy outside of school hours during medical school and residency training. I currently volunteer at the local children's hospital. I also play in indoor and outdoor volleyball leagues and like to read fiction. During fellowship training, staying active outside of training would be a priority for me to stay healthy in both body and mind."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Talk openly and honestly to the interviewers about the activities that interest you outside of the medical field. As you answer, talk about how these activities will be important in your life as a fellow in their program to keep you happy, healthy, and refreshed during your training. Keep in mind that this question will also allow some insight into who you are as a person and how you will mesh with the faculty and other trainees in this fellowship program.
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I enjoy exploring restaurants with my friends and watching sports. Generally, I like to relax and have fun conversations with my friends while enjoying tasty food or drink.
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Great answer that gives some insight into your personal interests. These are good ice-breaker topics and will likely prompt the interviewer to share some details about restaurants they enjoy visiting or sports teams they enjoy watching as well.
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