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Surgical Oncology Fellowship Mock Interview

Question 25 of 30 for our Surgical Oncology Fellowship Mock Interview

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Question 25 of 30

With all of the options available as a General Surgeon, what is motivating you to pursue Surgical Oncology fellowship training?

"Becoming an Oncology Surgeon hits home because of the people I know that have been personally impacted by surgeries to remove tumors and precancerous tissues. My father, brother, and good childhood friend have all had procedures done, and watching how the lives of my family and friends have been impacted by their surgeries has given me all the motivation I need to be that game-changing piece for the patients and families I will work with in the future."

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How to Answer: With all of the options available as a General Surgeon, what is motivating you to pursue Surgical Oncology fellowship training?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Surgical Oncology Fellowship job interview.

  • 25. With all of the options available as a General Surgeon, what is motivating you to pursue Surgical Oncology fellowship training?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Coming out of General Surgery residency, around 80% of graduating residents pursue advanced fellowship. Your decision to pursue a Surgical Oncology fellowship training program hopefully means that you have a career path planned out. Your interviewers want to hear your ultimate career goals following your training with their program, and they expect you to speak passionately about working with oncology patients.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 8th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Come to your interview prepared to discuss your career goals as a surgeon and why this program is the best option for those goals. Whatever your motivations and goals, speak passionately about where you see your career taking you.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 8th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "Becoming an Oncology Surgeon hits home because of the people I know that have been personally impacted by surgeries to remove tumors and precancerous tissues. My father, brother, and good childhood friend have all had procedures done, and watching how the lives of my family and friends have been impacted by their surgeries has given me all the motivation I need to be that game-changing piece for the patients and families I will work with in the future."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 8th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I have been always curious about this branch of general surgery and i have had the possibility to know enough about Surgical Oncology during my residency program and the more i knew the more i wanted to discover, to learn and to do.

      This is what intrigue me and what i really do like"

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Great start! If possible, add some additional personal context or experiences that have led you to this area of the program. Perhaps mention a specific illness or procedure that you find most interesting as well.
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