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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Your interviewers pose this question for two reasons. First, they want some insight into your personality to get a feel for how you will fit in with the other residents and staff of their urology residency program. They also want to hear how you view yourself. Notice they do not ask how others would describe you, but how YOU would describe yourself.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"If I could describe my personality in three words, I would say that I am compassionate, diligent, and fluid. My personality is well suited for the urologic care environment; my patients' well-being is always at the top of my mind. My drive and determination will carry me through my residency training and into my career as a physician focused on clinical care and translational research. My ability to adapt and change with any situation sets me apart from most people because I thrive in environments where things don't remain constant every day."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Since you only have three words, make sure the words you use will make a lasting impact on your interviewers. Some possible words include adaptable, brave, compassionate, respectful, helpful, positive, thoughtful, and versatile. As you prepare for a question like this, try to be unique and avoid giving the same answer other candidates give. Explain your reasons for choosing these words to describe yourself.

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