Do you have any internal worries about joining a reputable Gastroenterology Fellowship program?
As you interview for Gastroenterology Fellowship, your interviewers ask this question for two reasons. First, they want to ensure that any common myths about becoming a fellow are debunked for any prospective fellows that have worries that aren't true. Second, they want to hear how you are working on the areas in which you are not confident.
"I have all of the confidence in the world in the clinical skills that I've developed over the last three years of Internal Medicine training. I know that I will be mastering new skills in clinical and procedural practice during Gastroenterology Fellowship training and I'm not worried on that end. The only things that would risk keeping me up at night coming into your program would be quickly learning an unfamiliar EMR and integrating quickly with the existing team of senior fellows. These are pressures that I put on myself to do in a timely manner and I would make them both a priority in my initial days with your program."
Put some thought to a question like this prior to your interview and use it as an opportunity to talk through any unknown questions that you want to be answered during your interview process. You can frame your answer to say that this question has been worrying you a bit and that you are hoping to get further clarification from your team of interviewers.
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
I do not have any internal worried about joining a GI program because I have confidence in the clinical skills that I've developed over the last three years of Internal Medicine training. I know that I will be mastering new skills in clinical and procedural practice during GI Fellowship training and I'm not worried about that end. I also know EMR. If I find any worry later on, I would make it a priority in my initial days with your program.
Marcie's Feedback
Excellent! You come across as confident and prepared for the program, which the interviewer will appreciate. You also do a great job of mentioning some of the experience and skills that you bring to the table. Perfect!
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