Medical Genetics Residency Mock Interview
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How do setbacks emotionally affect you and your work?
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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.
Medical genetics is an industry with rapid advances. Because of this, you will experience setbacks in your clinical work and research. Knowing that every resident will handle the stress and disappointment of these setbacks differently, I've experienced program directors and faculty wanting to get at the heart of how their future residents will handle setbacks and disappointments during their training.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Describe how you typically cope with setbacks and, if possible, relate your firsthand experience with your medical school and prior residency experiences. As you answer, focus on your ability to learn from your mistakes and stay calm, cool, and collected in any situation as their next medical genetics resident.
Dr. Shani Saks is a board-certified internist and cardiologist in private practice.
"Experiencing a setback or an unanticipated event during my medical school and residency training has always been challenging. While it is easy to get upset or frustrated, I try to look at things objectively, reframe the situation, and do what is necessary to correct or improve the situation. Seeking help or advice from other team members or faculty is also helpful. Taking a break to get fresh air or eating a snack gives me a mental break and enables me to return to the situation with a fresh perspective. Taking a walk or exercising is also a good way to relieve stress and renew my energy level."
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