What do you believe is the greatest challenge our specialty will face in the next few years?
Your interviewers want to know that you have done your homework on the subspecialty practice that you are considering training in and have the wherewithal to forecast the challenges that the field faces. They also want to see that you understand that being a Physician will come with great challenges, both now and in the future.
"In sleep medicine, I think there are a few issues facing the field in the future. I would have to say that the greatest challenge will be the continued onslaught of various home medical equipment created for helping with sleep apnea. As more products become available for the general public, more people may feel empowered to self-diagnose and simply purchase a CPAP machine without any formal diagnosis. I fear that untreated symptoms and lack of proper exams and monitoring will lead to many people not getting properly diagnosed and treated."
Before your fellowship interviews, study as much as possible about the challenges your field will face. Discuss the challenges you foresee and speak about how you plan to succeed despite these challenges.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
As we strive for achieving value-based care, we have to emphasize using standardized measures for research and quality in the face of new techniques and technology, so we can continue to provide the best and safest care for patients.
Jaymie's Feedback
Keeping up with advancing technology is a definite challenge. You could add to your answer by suggesting ways that you plan to overcome or navigate this challenge in the future.
