General Surgery Residency Mock Interview

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Question 29 of 30

After researching our curriculum, what rotation are you looking forward to, and why?

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Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

Every general surgery residency program will have a variety of rotations, such as breast surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and pediatric surgery, to name a few. The interviewers ask this question to see where your interests lie and why this rotation is the most exciting for you.

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"After reviewing your curriculum, I am excited about all of the rotations you offer. The one I am most looking forward to is the breast surgery rotation. I want to pursue a plastic surgery fellowship after I complete my residency as I want to do reconstructive breast surgery as a specialty."

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