What special skills or unique experiences would you bring to our program?
The interviewer wants to know how you distinguish yourself from other candidates. Your response gives insight into your professional skillset and lets the interviewer know what part of your background you value the most.
Discuss something that is sure to make you stand out. Any unique and relevant experiences you had during residency, or even medical school, should be considered as you think through your answer to this question.
"Besides having two relevant publications, I also participated in an outreach event for parents of NICU babies last summer. Our team created educational materials that we shared during our presentation, and then we offered one-on-one consultations to answer individual questions. During the experience, I connected with parents from a variety of different backgrounds and learned a lot about the unique situations these families face."
