Talk about a time you successfully educated someone on a complex topic during residency. How did you ensure the information was understood?

Think about a time you provided education to someone on a hard-to-grasp topic, and walk your interviewers through your teaching process. Keep in mind that fellows must utilize available technology in providing education. Customizing your approach to the person's learning style is vitally important. Ensure that your interviewers walk away from your time together knowing that you value and emphasize patient education.

"A few months ago, I worked with a patient who had been diagnosed with HIV and refused to take their antiretroviral medication. Knowing that the consequences of not taking the ART medication could be fatal, I talked with that patient about the potential consequences of their noncompliance. My approach was caring and respectful, but I didn't hesitate to talk about the fatal consequences. During the conversation, I learned that the patient was fearful of some of the potential side effects. I told the patient that modern ARTs have been proven to not have the side effects they were worried about."

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