"During my internal medicine residency program, I feel very fortunate to have learned firsthand how important teamwork is in clinic and hospital settings. I intend to bring my top-notch communication skills to your fellowship program. I maintain open lines of communication with my colleagues and support staff. In a busy clinic setting, there can be a hundred things happening at once, and the only way for the team to keep abreast of everything is through communication. I'm also excited to come to your program and take charge of a care team. You'll quickly find that people typically work well with my leadership style. I listen to ideas from everyone, show respect for everyone I work with, and don't hesitate to grab the bull by the horns when needed."

Describe your approach to collaborating with others while highlighting how your collaboration style will be a good match for the sports medicine program you are interviewing with. Talk about the types of collaborations you made during your residency training and highlight your leadership skills, communication skills, listening skills, and the respect you show for others in a working environment. If you have examples of times you've proven to be a solid team player during your residency training, don't hesitate to share them.

"I am excited for the chance to be a part of your fellowship program! I have experience working well within a team setting. During my residency training, I worked effectively with my resident colleagues, attending physicians, nursing teams, and physicians from other specialties. I always made sure to overcommunicate when necessary, especially when patient care was concerned. I can use these skills to effectively work with others to provide excellent patient care during my training in your program as well."