How have you contributed to this field of medicine so far?

Tell the interviewers about any research you've published or contributed to. You can also highlight any community outreach events you've helped with, volunteer experiences, missionary work, or anything else that goes beyond the scope of your clinical residency training.

"I know it's still early in my career, but contributing to the field of medicine is important to me. In medical school, I was part of the Future Researchers group and I learned about the foundations of research, including the steps to getting published. Then, in residency, I collaborated with several peers on a research project that we're hoping to see published this year."

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