Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 40 Fellowship interview questions covering research goals, funding justification, and academic potential.
Question 6 of 40
What are your career plans and goals after completing our fellowship training 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.
Your interviewers ideally want to match candidates into their fellowship program who will be highly motivated to learn, master, and prosper in their field. While it is not a prerequisite for this program, your interview panel wants to hear that you have well-defined career goals that this fellowship program will help you reach.
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 entered medical school intending to pursue a career as a cardiologist, and the last three years in an amazing Internal Medicine residency program confirmed that this is the right path for me. Post fellowship training, I want to practice in an academic setting where I can treat patients, educate medical students, and pursue research in clinical trials."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Be sure to put some thought into how you explain your future career goals as a physician. Outline how the fellowship program you are interviewing with will help you prepare for those goals. It is also okay to say that you are still considering your options as long as you highlight a few goals. Remember that you do not want to shut the door on any potential opportunities.
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My short-term goal is to complete residency and fellowship in FPRS, to shape my clinical and research development. Afterward, I hope to have a career as an academic facial plastic reconstructive surgeon with a comprehensive reconstructive practice. I would like to maintain a strong engagement in clinical outcomes research. And I want to be a positive example and teacher to aspiring trainees and students.
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These are great goals to share with the interviewer!
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