Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 40 Fellowship interview questions covering research goals, funding justification, and academic potential.
Question 16 of 40
Tell us about the most interesting case you were exposed to while attending medical school.
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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.
Your interviewers are looking for candidates who have a passion for the specialty they want to pursue. This conversational-based question is intended to get to know you a little bit better and the types of cases that you find most interesting.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Before your fellowship interview, think of the most intriguing and thought-provoking case you worked on in medical school. The cases that are most interesting to you should pertain to the specialty you want to pursue. Describe the case, name a couple of points that intrigued you, and explain why. If you know the outcome of the case, discuss that briefly as well.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"The most intriguing case I was exposed to during medical school was a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder in an elderly victim of a brutal crime following the loss of her spouse. Over time, the patient was moved to an assisted living facility and continued to develop severe psychotic symptoms and paranoia. The patient suffered from hallucinations and was moved to a psychiatric unit for further observation. A neuroleptic drug was finally prescribed and began to improve the patient's mental well-being."
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The most interesting case I saw in medical school was a masseteric to facial nerve reinnervation for a patient with chronic facial paralysis. It was the first time I learned that something like this could be done and launched my interest in facial nerve rehabilitation. It was a career-defining moment.
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Great example to share with the interviewer that also gives some insight into what sparked your interest and passion in this area.
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