Are you considering or interviewing with any other Surgical Oncology fellowship programs?
With the competitiveness of matching into Surgical Oncology fellowship programs increasing, hopeful fellows are encouraged to apply to many programs to better their odds of matching. If the interviewers know that you are actively pursuing many opportunities, they will be more interested in you.
"I have formally applied to a handful of reputable Surgical Oncology fellowship programs across the country because I want to give myself the best chance of matching into a program with a respected academic and research center. No matter the number of interviews I complete, I hold your program in the highest regard because of your renowned faculty and the research success your past trainees have had in practice."
Talk openly about the applications you submitted, but emphasize your interest in this particular Surgical Oncology fellowship program. Give the specific reasons you want to complete your training with this program and explain how the program will benefit you in the pursuit of your dream career as a physician.
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Anonymous Answer
Yes, I have applied for different Surgical Oncology fellowship programs in the country because Surgical Oncology is what I really want to do in the future but among all the programs I found yours the biggest and most interesting surgical caseload for fellows, it's the one I am most interested in.
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Your response provides insight into your applications and also provides an aspect that you find makes their program stand out. Well done!
Anonymous Answer
I have applied and received interview offers from all the Canadian programs in order to maximize my chances of obtaining a surgical oncology fellowship. As demonstrated by the fact that I spent 3 of my 6 months of elective time in Toronto, I hold your program in the highest regard and am very hopeful for the opportunity to train here. Throughout my experiences here, it quickly became clear to me that your program produces both clinical and academic leaders, which is something I hope to one day represent.
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