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Surgical Oncology Fellowship Mock Interview

Question 24 of 30 for our Surgical Oncology Fellowship Mock Interview

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Question 24 of 30

Take some time to tell us about yourself and who we'd be getting as our next Surgical Oncology fellow.

"If I were fortunate enough to match into your Surgical Oncology fellowship program, you'd get a highly motivated surgeon who loves to stay active. In my personal time, I am an avid outdoorsman who rarely spends time sitting at home. During the summer months, you can find me on the water in my canoe. I'm also a dedicated family man raising two young girls, and I've gotten into coaching their soccer and softball teams."

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  • 24. Take some time to tell us about yourself and who we'd be getting as our next Surgical Oncology fellow.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Surgical Oncology fellowship programs see a wide variety of applicants each matching season. In asking this question, your interviewers are looking for insight into your personality to ensure that you would be a great fit with the culture and faculty at their institution.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 8th, 2022

      How to Answer

      This is a great chance to give your sales pitch and tell your interviewers what makes you one of the top candidates for their program. While there is no right or wrong answer to a question like this, there are a couple of directions you can take to have the greatest impact on your interviewers. This isn't the time to discuss your future career plans; you'll have time to do that with other questions. It is much wiser to focus on the infectious personality, teamwork, and work ethic you will bring to this Surgical Oncology fellowship.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 8th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "If I were fortunate enough to match into your Surgical Oncology fellowship program, you'd get a highly motivated surgeon who loves to stay active. In my personal time, I am an avid outdoorsman who rarely spends time sitting at home. During the summer months, you can find me on the water in my canoe. I'm also a dedicated family man raising two young girls, and I've gotten into coaching their soccer and softball teams."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 8th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "If I have the possibility to join you as your surgical fellow, you'll see that I am a very active guy. I love outdoor activity, in the mountains especially and for this, I think that your region has a lot to offer. I love snowboarding and doing surf and I was a good boxer in medical school, I stopped this activity when I discovered that surgeons need healthy hands to work."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Interviewers love to get to know you as a person, so your details on your hobbies are perfect! If you can, include some other aspects of your personality that the interviewer would find valuable if you joined their program.
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