What are you looking for in an Infectious Disease fellowship program?

"Over the past year, I've been researching all of the programs throughout the country and talking with faculty at my residency institution on various programs. My top qualities are a well-rounded curriculum and the proven success of graduates of the program. I'm confident that I've found both here in your program. I want my future practice in infectious disease to entail a solid mix of clinical care and translational research, and I love that I will get a great chance to prove myself as a researcher here."

With this question, your interviewers want to know why you want to enter their program. Speak openly and honestly about the key factors you are looking for in a reputable ID fellowship program, including esteemed faculty, a great curriculum, and excellent opportunities. No matter what you discuss, make sure that you highlight how the program you are interviewing with matches those factors.