Your answer to this question could include soft skills such as empathy, interpersonal communications, or your investigative nature. If possible, tell a brief story that demonstrates why you find this strength necessary for your success during sports medicine fellowship training and your future in practice. Be sure that your answer is well thought out, and speak with a passion to impress your team of interviewers.

"I was attracted to a future in sports medicine because of my trusting personality and ability to connect with today's athletes. I love forming long-term relationships with patients and look forward to building them throughout my time as a fellow with your program and throughout my career in practice. My background makes me passionate about improving my patients' performance and getting them back on the field of play as soon as possible."

"If you were to talk to any of my current peer residents and attending physicians, they wouldn't hesitate to say that my greatest non-medical strength is being a great colleague. I think having positive relationships with your colleagues leads to overall team success. I can collaborate with physicians In other specialty areas and with nursing staff, which I know will be very beneficial in my training here."