Pediatric Residency Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 30
After completing your residency, do you plan to pursue a fellowship?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Over 50% of graduating pediatric residents in the United States pursue a fellowship. The interviewers are curious about your career goals after you complete the residency program and if you will be one of the over 50% who pursues a fellowship. They want to see what sub-specialty interests you and why you chose to pursue a fellowship. There is no wrong answer, and this is not a trick question. The interviewers just want to get to know your future goals a little better.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I plan on pursuing an emergency medicine fellowship after graduating from the residency program. I worked as an EMT for two years before attending medical school, and I enjoy emergency medicine. The fellowship program I hope to match includes rotations in pediatric critical care, toxicology, child abuse, trauma, and anesthesia. After my fellowship, I will be applying for a position at a children's hospital as an emergency medicine pediatrician."
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