General Surgery Residency Mock Interview
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Question 15 of 30
What part of our general surgery residency program will be the most challenging for you?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
An abstract published on Pub Med listed the top challenges general surgery residents faced, including lack of experience, peer interactions, autocratic relationships, communication with patients, work-life balance, personal well-being, and gender biases. The interviewers understand the challenges you will face and want to see that you have identified the most challenging issue and have a plan to overcome any difficulties. Describe what you feel will be the most significant hurdle you will have to overcome and how you plan to succeed.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"After talking with former residents of your program, the most challenging part of the program will be my lack of experience and the learning curve that comes with the residency. Most of the former residents said that was their biggest challenge, but they had amazing attending physicians that helped them overcome their lack of experience in a controlled, interactive environment. Even though that will be a challenge, I look forward to gaining the knowledge needed to be a general surgeon."
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