How to Answer: How would you stay on top of trends and changes in the field of Pediatric Intensive Care during your time as a fellow with our program?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a PICU Fellowship job interview.
2. How would you stay on top of trends and changes in the field of Pediatric Intensive Care during your time as a fellow with our program?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Your interviewers want to know that you will fully immerse yourself in your field as a PICU Fellow with their program. This includes staying up to date on new trends and understanding the challenges the industry faces, both now and in the future.
Written by Ryan Brunner on May 10th, 2022
How to Answer
Talk about a couple of the resources you currently use to stay on top of trends in general pediatric care. You might also ask the interviewers if they have any recommendations. This can start a conversation that will be helpful to you! Before your interview, look into the journals and publications that are specifically geared toward Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine.
Written by Ryan Brunner on May 10th, 2022
Answer Example
"During residency training, I've taken advantage of joining the AAP, and I subscribe to the Pediatrics journal. Their CME virtual courses have proved to be very beneficial over the last two years as well. As a PICU Fellow, I would like to join PedsCCM. Are there any other resources that you would suggest looking into?"
Written by Ryan Brunner on May 10th, 2022