Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Mock Interview

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If you suspected that a child under your care was suffering abuse from a parent, what steps would you take?

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Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

In the United States, physicians are required by law to report cases of suspected child abuse to the appropriate child services agency. As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow, there is a chance that you will encounter a child that has been subjected to abuse. Your team of interviewers wants to hear that you would act swiftly and follow protocols if you were ever in this situation.

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

"During my residency training, I was very fortunate to have been trained thoroughly on the reporting requirements for suspected abuse. I would document what I found and why I suspected abuse and report it to the proper channels in this state. I'd like to learn more about your reporting requirements. Have you had to report abuse in the past?"

Ryan Brunner

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.

Whether or not your residency training was in Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine, you likely have had some training in reporting abuse. Assure your interviewers that you will study the state requirements for reporting abuse if you join their program and do what is necessary to report the incident and protect the child.

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