What skills do you hope to gain through training in our fellowship program?

"I feel confident that my internal medicine residency program prepared me to succeed as a fellow. I gained exposure to patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds as well as myriad disease presentations. As an aspiring fellow, I'm hoping to grow as a teacher and researcher. As part of your fellowship program, I'd like to improve my skills in those areas."

Research the fellowship program and the institution itself before the interview. Some online research will give you insight into the mission and values of the organization, the curriculum of the program, and what avenues past fellows have pursued after their training. Don't forget to take accountability for your growth and experiences, however. The skills you gain as a fellow are partially reliant on being proactive and seeking out opportunities.