"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."

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.

"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!"