Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Mock Interview
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Question 7 of 30
What are your research interests?
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Most fellowships include at least some amount of research, so the interview panel wants to know where your interests lie in this area. It's possible they are hoping to hear ideas that are different from current research in their department; it's also possible they are looking for someone whose research interests are aligned with current projects.
Let the interview panel know about your research interests, including any preliminary research you've done in those areas. When answering this question, it's a good idea to include that you are open to hearing about any current or upcoming research projects they think you might be interested in.
"I'm most interested in studying the newest early treatment interventions for chronic respiratory failure and have been working on a literature review to build up my knowledge base. However, I'm definitely open to other areas of research and would like to hear about any current or upcoming research projects at your institution."
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I have always loved education. I was a tutor in secondary school, all the way to medical school. During residency, I have continued to participate in education which includes teaching medical students and residents. I am interested in projects that will further my career in medical education and discover ways to teach difficult scenarios. However, I'm definitely open to other areas of research. Jefferson has every single resource I will need to participate in any kind of research; data, faculty, mentors, and labs. Fellows also have access to multidisciplinary projects which opens up a large canvas to explore
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Great! You've provided a thorough explanation of the types of research that interest you and how this school will fulfill those needs. It is clear that you have researched the school, which the interviewer will appreciate. It's also good that you've reiterated what interests you the most: teaching. Nice job!
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