What made you choose our vascular surgery fellowship program over others?

"As I researched vascular surgery fellowship programs to apply to, I had a few vital items on my checklist. First was working with highly regarded faculty to help make my experience in training all the more valuable. Second was a culture enrooted deeply in patient care and cohesiveness. I love that your program puts their fellows side-by-side with vascular surgeons, physicians from many other subspecialties, and diverse care teams to work alongside. From what I learned throughout the process and here today, your program seems like the perfect fit for my needs and training goals."

In your answer here, it's important to reiterate that you have researched their program in depth and that you have also compared their program to many others during your application process. You ideally want to highlight unique aspects of their vascular surgery fellowship program that stand out from others. You may want to participate in their program because of their stellar reputation, dynamic and interactive training program, or because they are an institution with a heavy focus on research. Because it is important to the program considering you, throw in a tidbit or two on your perceived excellent cultural fit.