Tell us about a time you had to work with new technology during medical school or residency training. What did you do to ensure proficiency as quickly as possible?
Technology in the medical field has been evolving and will continue to evolve year after year, especially in the world of surgery. While you may be academically gifted, your interviewers need to know that you can pick up and master any new technologies in Surgical Oncology care during your time with them. During your General Surgery residency training, you were likely exposed to new techniques and technology in surgical care, and your interviewers want to hear that you were able to pick up and master them.
Think of a time you had to learn new technology and choose an example that proves your ability to study, learn, and master its use in short order. Then, tell your interviewing team that you know you will be learning a new EMR and other medical equipment during your Surgical Oncology fellowship training and are willing and ready to be a great learner of any new technologies thrown your way during your time with them.
"First and foremost, I want you to know that I understand that today's physicians need to embrace technology to provide the best patient care possible. I've always been enamored by great technological advancements in healthcare. During my General Surgery residency training, I feel very fortunate to have been part of a program that included a robotic curriculum and got to work hands-on with a da Vinci system. The training was in-depth and intense, but I was able to perform several successful procedures on it."
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Anonymous Answer
In _______, we collaborated for 3 years with a startup that develops 3D reconstruction and augmented reality. I have been always fascinated by new technology so I spent quite some time with them trying the new imaging system and asking them questions about the d software. We are still in contact, sometimes I asked them questions about new developments they're making.
Jaymie's Feedback
Your answer provides the interviewer with the specific technology that you used, your interest in it, and your ability to explore and ask questions as you learned. Well done!
