What EMR programs did you work with as a medical student?
As you enter pathology residency training, you must be prepared to work under one common EMR at the institution you join. Your interviewers want to hear about your experience with EMRs during your medical school training to determine how quickly you can adapt if you join their program.
Briefly discuss the programs you worked with as a medical student and your role in the systems. As you answer, describe your ability to learn and master their program. Don't hesitate to ask questions about the program this institution uses to express your interest in matching there.
"During my medical school rotations, I was fortunate to work within EPIC, Cerner, and a couple of customized systems. I learned quickly and ran with any program I was introduced to. I've heard that you use EPIC system-wide. Is that correct? If so, I'd feel very comfortable hitting the ground running within the system on day one as a resident here. I know that other providers and patients will rely on my notes to be quick and accurate within the system. I would always prioritize them following each patient sample analysis."
