If becoming a physician was not an option for you, what career path would you have chosen outside of medicine?

"If medicine wasn't an option for me, I likely would have pursued a music career. I grew up playing the piano and mastered every brass instrument during marching band in high school and college. I am also a huge music buff and love listening to any genre. I could see myself teaching band in high school, performing in a jazz band, or even producing albums."

There is no right or wrong answer, but you should consider questions like this before your Infectious Disease fellowship interviews. Talk openly and honestly with your interviewers about where your career path would have ideally taken you if becoming a physician wasn't an option.

"If being an ID Physician wasn't an option, I would have considered being a Firefighter. I have always wanted a job where I could help people, but also one that was exciting and dynamic daily. This career path would have fulfilled a lot for me."