Take some time to tell us about yourself and what you like to do outside of your practice.
In asking this question, your interviewers are looking for insight into your personality to ensure that you would be a great fit with the culture and staff at the institution. They'll also be looking to hear that you have ways to disengage from the stress that a Nephrology practice can bring to a physician.
"I grew up with six brothers and sisters, so patience was a necessary virtue. They shaped my experiences. For example, when my sister needed hip surgery, we spent a week in the hospital, and I learned how doctors and nurses cared for her, including operating on her and controlling her post-operative pain. My parents taught me to be dedicated to my family, and I carry this tradition to my family. Outside the practice, we enjoy traveling and spending as much time outdoors as possible. We are active in sports, water activities, and cooking dinners as a whole family."
Take this opportunity to give your ultimate sales pitch and tell your interviewers what makes you the top candidate for their organization. While there is no right or wrong answer to a question like this, there are a couple of directions you can take to have the greatest impact on your interviewers. Talk openly and honestly about some of your hobbies and interests outside of work. It's great if you can highlight some very unique and interesting things about yourself or talk about your family life.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Personally, I grew up in Melbourne but moved to Adelaide as a teenager to study medicine and have called Adelaide home since. I met my fiancée here and we have a German short-haired pointer puppy. We love walking and hiking around South Australian national parks, exercising, and traveling, and are planning to do the W trek in Patagonia Chile in December this year. My guilty pleasure is playing board games, and I especially love catching up with friends and playing board games together.
Krista's Feedback
This is a great response. Your answer gives the interviewer insight into your personality and shows them that you have a healthy work/life balance, which is essential in the healthcare profession.
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