Infectious Disease Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 35 Infectious Disease Fellowship interview questions covering clinical scenarios, antimicrobial stewardship, and research experience.
Question 12 of 35
Have you applied to and are you interviewing with any other Infectious Disease fellowship programs?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
It is no secret that Internal Medicine residents pursuing fellowship training are encouraged to apply to many fellowship programs to better their odds of matching. If the interviewers know you are actively pursuing many ID fellowship opportunities, they may consider you more seriously, especially if you emerge as one of their top-ranked candidates.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am keeping an eye out and applying to several reputable ID fellowship programs, particularly ones with a great reputation and a great path for participating in research activities. No matter the number of interviews I complete, I hold your program in the highest regard because of the academic and research success that your past trainees are now having in practice."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Talk openly about the applications you submitted, but emphasize your interest in this particular ID fellowship program. Give specific reasons you want to complete your fellowship training with this program and explain how that will benefit you in your pursuit of becoming a practicing Infectious Disease physician.
"Yes, I am interviewing with other Infectious Disease training programs. The program I match into should be an excellent fit for both parties. From the conversation I had before applying, and what I've learned today, your program has especially interested me."
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