Is there a particular rotation or experience you are most looking forward to as a prospective vascular surgery fellow?
Vascular surgery fellowship programs structure their curriculum differently in what they call their rotations. Some have only two over two years, and others can have up to six. In the end, you will gain experience with different types of diseases and procedures, and your interviewers simply want to hear which of these you are most excited about.
"This is a tough question because your entire two-year curriculum is fascinating. I would likely have to say that the open vascular surgery rotation will be the most exciting for me because I'll have the ability to select the cases that I want to work on and will get the chance to be in the OR every day performing reconstructions, lower extremity bypasses, and aortic aneurysms."
Before your vascular surgery fellowship interview, thoroughly read the program's website to learn more about the experiences and rotations you will take part in if you match there. As you answer, try to show enthusiasm for a rotation, procedure, or experience that excites you the most. If you can tie the experience to your future goals, your interviewing team will be able to sense your enthusiasm.
