Have you applied to and are you interviewing with any other Infectious Disease fellowship programs?

"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."

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."