How to Answer: At our institution, you will be working side by side with Advanced Practice Providers as a PICU Fellow. Would you have any issues in doing so?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a PICU Fellowship job interview.
13. At our institution, you will be working side by side with Advanced Practice Providers as a PICU Fellow. Would you have any issues in doing so?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Over the years, there has been some hesitation for physicians to work alongside APPs in their practice, but the reality is that most pediatric intensive care units have made the financial decision to employ and use more APPs, and your interviewers need to know that you are comfortable training in this situation and that you will be a team player with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Written by Ryan Brunner on May 10th, 2022
How to Answer
Keep your answer short and sweet. Tell the interviewers that you wouldn't have any issues working closely with APP staff while training during PICU Fellowship. To further solidify your response to this question, highlight some of the positive aspects that Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants can bring to a practice.
Written by Ryan Brunner on May 10th, 2022
Answer Example
"During residency training, I got to work very closely with APP staff in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, and they were all amazing to work with. They greatly improved patient access, which is a benefit to all. They are also very knowledgeable in procedures and can provide a second set of eyes in many situations. In the state where I trained for residency, they did not have a full scope of authority, and physicians needed to sign off on any prescriptions they wrote. Can you talk about your state's scope of practice for APP staff?"
Written by Ryan Brunner on May 10th, 2022