Do you have any questions for us about our institution or our ID fellowship program?
You need to realize that your interviewers are considering a great pool of residents for their Infectious Disease fellowship program. If you end up being one of their top candidates, they want to ensure that you walk away from your interview with all your questions answered to ensure that you will rank their program at the top of your list.
"Thanks for asking; I do have several questions. Can you tell me about the research opportunities available for your ID fellows? I am interested in pursuing research following fellowship training. Also, I'm curious to hear about the demographics of the patients you see here in this hospital. I want to ensure that my training exposes me to a diverse patient base. Can you tell me more about this?"
Have questions ready for the end of your interview. Don't ask questions that make it seem like you have concerns outside of becoming the best doctor you can be, such as what the meal allowance is. Come to your interview with questions that show you want to learn more about their program and institution.
"Where have some recent graduates gone on to practice after their Infectious Disease fellowship training here? I'd also like to know if your fellows receive hands-on training with procedures like fecal microbiota transplants and OPAT therapy."
