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Question 26 of 30 for our Surgical First Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 26 of 30

Give me an example of an interesting surgical case that you assisted with.

"One of the most interesting cases I ever assisted with was a multiple birth obstetric case. The mother delivered fraternal triplets by cesarean. It was the first multiple births I had ever assisted with. That case showed me just how skilled surgical teams have to be. Additionally, there was a pediatric team present for each infant being delivered. It was a true example of teamwork!"

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How to Answer: Give me an example of an interesting surgical case that you assisted with.

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  • 26. Give me an example of an interesting surgical case that you assisted with.

      How to Answer

      This is part of the interview where you need to be very careful of your wording. Remember, it is ok to give an example of a case, but never give specifics such as a patient's name, what facility you were working in, or anything else that could be considered a breach of patient confidentiality.

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

      Entry Level

      "Although I was not actually the surgical first assistant on this case, one of the most interesting cases I have ever seen was a kidney transplant. I was still training and was given an opportunity to observe a transplant case. The things that can be accomplished in an operating room that can save or improve the quality of life for our patients is remarkable."

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

      Answer Example

      "One of the most interesting cases I ever assisted with was a multiple birth obstetric case. The mother delivered fraternal triplets by cesarean. It was the first multiple births I had ever assisted with. That case showed me just how skilled surgical teams have to be. Additionally, there was a pediatric team present for each infant being delivered. It was a true example of teamwork!"

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

      Experienced

      "After all this time working as a surgical first assistant, I have to say I could probably think of dozens of interesting cases. To me, each case is as individual and interesting as the patients we are caring for. Whether it's performing an appendectomy or repairing a hernia or assisting a cardiologist with the delicate parts of a heart, everything about being a surgical first assistant is interesting."

      Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I was able to go to the OR to assist with a surgical procedure. What was most interesting was that the procedure was not as delicate as I had imagined it to be."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is fascinating, indeed! It sounds like you learned a lot from this experience, and it's clear that you have a great amount of curiosity and openness for career-based learning opportunities.

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