QUESTION 18 OF 35

As a new Infectious Disease fellow, how comfortable would you be handling patients with little supervision?

Your interviewing team asks this question to ensure that you have the ability and desire to work independently as an ID fellow with their program. Throughout your residency training, your confidence level has likely grown, but they also want to hear that you will look forward to learning and collaborating with the faculty at their program.

"Coming out of a great Internal Medicine program, I feel confident in my ability to work with any patient without someone watching over my shoulder. With that said, I also want every interaction with a patient to be a learning opportunity, and I know your faculty has an excellent reputation for providing those opportunities to your ID fellows."

Prove your ability to work confidently with little supervision without being overconfident. As an Infectious Disease fellow, your work with patients will be scrutinized and used as a learning opportunity, so let your interviewers know that you are aware of that. Speak confidently about your ability to work with patients with little or no supervision.

"I feel I am well prepared to start Infectious Disease fellowship training. I have experience and have done multiple IM rotations as a medical student and resident. In training, I never hesitate to consult with an attending to ask questions to ensure that my care plan is always on the right path."

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