Infectious Disease Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 35 Infectious Disease Fellowship interview questions covering clinical scenarios, antimicrobial stewardship, and research experience.
Question 28 of 35
How would you describe your personality using just three words?
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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.
Your interviewers pose this question for two reasons. First, they want some insight into your personality to understand how you will fit in with their Infectious Disease fellowship program. They also want to hear how you view yourself. Notice they do not ask how others would describe you but how YOU would describe yourself.
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.
"If I could describe my personality to you in three words, I would say that I am compassionate, intelligent, and savvy. My personality is well suited for the ID care environment as my patients' well-being is always at the top of my mind. My intelligence will carry me through my fellowship and into my career as a physician focused on clinical care and translational research. I also say savvy because my ability to make practical and solid judgments in difficult times has been proven during my residency training."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Since you only have three words, make sure the words that you use will make a lasting impact on your interviewers. Some possible words include adaptable, brave, compassionate, respectful, helpful, positive, thoughtful, and versatile. As you prepare for a question like this, try to avoid giving the same answer other candidates give. Explain your reasons for choosing these words to describe yourself.
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