"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.