Situational Anesthesiologist Mock Interview
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As an anesthesiologist, there is a chance that your patient will not make it out of surgery. How would you handle that situation?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
As an Anesthesiologist, you are going to have patients pass during difficult procedures. You need to allow yourself to process the situation and learn from it. This is exactly what your interviewer will be looking to hear in your answer.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As an Anesthesiologist, I know very well that the unthinkable can happen at any time, and I've experienced it throughout my career. If I'm fortunate enough to join your esteemed institution, you'll learn quickly that I handle death with respect and compassion. First, I would make myself available to the grieving family members to show them my sympathy. I would be truthful in talking about what happened and answer any questions they had. Then, I would focus on my care team. If needed, I would lead discussions with the group and let everyone have a chance to talk about what happened and how to learn from the experience. In situations like this, we can all become better in our work together as a care team."
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Talk about the importance of being there for the family or writing a personal note to the family. You should also discuss reviewing the case, allowing all parties to have a voice, and looking for areas of improvement.
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