Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Mock Interview

Practice 30 fellowship interview questions covering clinical scenarios, research experience, and critical care philosophy.

Question 1 of 30

Tell me about yourself.

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Tiffany McPherson

Interviewers often lead with this question to get a feel for your personality. They are hoping to hear about who you are "in a nutshell."

Tiffany McPherson

Avoid sharing your whole life story. You'll want to be cognizant of how long you spend answering this question, aiming to share some personal details without going overboard. If the interviewers have follow-up questions, they will ask!

Tiffany McPherson

"I'm originally from Maine where I grew up in a pretty typical household and followed what most would consider a "normal" academic path. I started riding horses when I was 8, which is a passion of mine. I actually thought I might become a veterinarian at one point before I realized I was more interested in caring for people than pets. One day I'd love to own my own horse and have a little bit of property too. I'm actually the first physician in my family, and I was lucky to have amazing support throughout medical school and residency. My sister and I are very close. In fact, if I match here, she's thinking about moving to the area. As you can imagine, my life for nearly the last decade has been largely focused on medicine, and I'm really proud of my accomplishments."

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I am originally from Nigeria, and I grew up there up until I was 16. By the age of 16. I moved to the U.S., Louisiana to be exact, and started College. That was my first experience with independence as I had to live on my own, register for courses, pay my bills, and do my own financing. Initially, it was hard, but I thrived and excelled. Then from there, I went to medical school in Grenada which was foreign to me but the adaptation skills I had learned prior to that came in handy. I graduated from medical school with honors and was the first physician in my family. Some of my hobbies include cooking, traveling, and spending time with family. In my free time after work, I like to exercise (lift weights) and spend time with loved ones.

Marcie's Feedback

Wow! You have an interesting background that will undoubtedly impress any interviewer. Can you include some more details about what prompted your move to the US and your decision to pursue a medical degree? Otherwise, this is a strong answer that shows how independent, adaptable, motivated, and well-rounded you are. Great job!

Anonymous Answer

I was born and raised in Ethiopia, and after high school came to the US where I did my undergraduate in Nursing. Worked in many healthcare settings including group homes, and nursing homes but mostly in the hospital where I also did not only bedside nursing but also charge nurse, and leadership roles like TCAB and Simulation lab instructor. Did my residency and loved it but wanted to understand more about global health so currently I am a global health chief resident, in Adama, Ethiopia my global site. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. I am also heavily involved in volunteering work focused on underserved, immigrant communities and consider doing that for the rest of my life.

Communication

29.Talk about a time you successfully educated a patient on a complex topic during residency. How did you ensure the information was understood?

Communication

30.As a fellow in our program, how would you change your communication style if a patient's family had trouble understanding what you were trying to tell them?