What are the top strengths you would bring to our program as a Radiation Oncology resident?

Your strengths should allow you to understand your patients' needs and work effectively as part of a large care team. Skills that help you work with the vast amount of technology as a Radiation Oncologist or accomplish challenging tasks are also great. Before your interview, pick your top two or three strengths to discuss. If you are looking for ideas, some great strengths to talk about are your communication skills, collaboration skills, loyalty, flexibility, determination, and eagerness to learn.

"My decision to pursue a future as a Radiation Oncologist was driven by my strengths. I work well in a team environment, which lends well to working with Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and entire cancer care teams. This means attentively listening to others' opinions, providing constructive criticism when warranted, and supporting teammates during challenging times. I also have a great bedside manner, which is important in gaining patient trust and allowing the patient to participate in their medical care. I'm also very technologically savvy and can't wait to learn and master all of the technologies while training with your program."