"As a new resident in your program, I would earn the trust of the faculty, my fellow residents, and the entire care team by being helpful, following through on my word, and being an open and honest communicator. I have earned trust in the past by showing respect, actively listening, and getting to know my colleagues and their families, and I would prioritize those actions here with my team. As you'll see in my letters of recommendation, I am a very trustworthy individual, and I know your team and patients will benefit greatly from me here."

Talk openly about how you plan to earn the trust of your new colleagues should you match into their Radiation Oncology residency program. A great way to do this is to focus on giving examples from your past. Describe how you earned the trust of your coworkers by getting to know them and their families, keeping your word when you say you are going to do something, lending a hand when others need help, or covering a coworker's shift when they have a family emergency. Remember that communication is the key to any trusting work relationship, so it doesn't hurt to mention your ability to be a great communicator.