Talk about the most interesting patient or case you were exposed to during your residency training. What made it so interesting to you?

Before your interview, think of what you consider the most intriguing and thought-provoking patient or case you saw during your residency training. The cases that are most interesting to you should pertain to the specialty you want to pursue, but don't necessarily have to. As you answer, take a few minutes to set the stage for 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.

"The most intriguing case I was exposed to during residency training was my first exposure to a patient diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. I happened to be rotating in GI during the patient's initial visit and diagnosis. Hearing the extreme life barriers that the disease was creating for the patient was very hard to hear at first. But what made it the most interesting was working with the attending physician on diagnosing and determining that smoking was likely a major contributor to the worsening of the disease for the patient. This was my first opportunity in seeing a care plan come together that included lifestyle changes and management using antibiotics and corticosteroids."

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