How to Answer: Would you have any trouble working with a religiously affiliated hospital or medical facility?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Residency job interview.
20. Would you have any trouble working with a religiously affiliated hospital or medical facility?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Questions surrounding topics such as religion and politics can be tough to navigate. This particular question will likely only come up if the institution you are interviewing with has any religious affiliation, and your interviewers want to hear that you wouldn't have an issue in this environment. If the institution you are interviewing with does not have a religious affiliation, your interviewers want to see how you navigate controversial topics.
Written by Rachelle Enns
How to Answer
Explain to your interviewers that you are neutral and professional when it's required of you. Before your interview, thoroughly research the institution you are interviewing with so you can be sure your values align with those of the program. Keep your answer short and to the point.
Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022
Answer Example
"While at work, I keep my personal opinion to myself when it comes to topics of religion and /or politics. I would not have any trouble working at a religiously affiliated hospital or medical facility, so long as the religious aspect did not interfere with my ability to care for my patients."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Internal Medicine Example
I would be able to work at a religious institution, if need be, since the likely goals align with mine. These include treating everyone with respect and aiming for excellent and compassionate care.
Written by Dr. Shani Saks on November 4th, 2022
Family Medicine Example
"I would feel comfortable working in a religiously affiliated hospital. I would strive to provide the best medical care wherever I did my residency."
Written by Dr. Griswold on November 5th, 2022
Radiology Example
"I would be able to care for patients at a religiously affiliated hospital. Whether religiously affiliated or not, I will strive to provide the best possible patient care to everyone."
Written by Dr. Rodman on February 1st, 2023
Dermatology Example
"I would not have any difficulty, as I feel that regardless of religious affiliation, my priority is to provide high quality care to my patients."
Written by Dr. Yumeen on December 19th, 2022
Emergency Medicine Example
"I would have no problem caring for patients at a religiously affiliated hospital, so long as that affiliation did not interfere with my ability to provide appropriate medical care at my discretion as a physician."
Written by Dr. Smith on December 31st, 2022
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