S01E12 - Questions about patient care and clinical decision making

Let’s continue breaking down some common questions you will experience on the interview trail. Dr. Mike Olson and I will discuss what we think the “question behind the question” is, and what programs are looking for in an answer.

Questions about previous patient cases. For example:

 

• What was the most interesting surgical procedure you scrubbed on and why?

• Tell me about your most memorable patient experience.

 

Questions based on ACGME Core Competencies. For example:

 

• What does professionalism mean to you?

• Tell me about a time you were able to work in an interdisciplinary team successfully.

• How familiar are you with evidence-based medicine in decision making?

 

Questions about clinical decision making. For example:

 

• Are you familiar with the new hypertension guidelines?

• Tell me what you know about the treatment of COPD exacerbations.

• If you are paged to the ICU and find an unresponsive patient, what is your first instinct?

 

Unfortunately that’s all the time we have for today’s show. If today’s topic struck a cord with you and you would like to practice your intervieweing skills, drop us a line over at the MatchGurus.com and we will set up a speciality-specific coaching package and mock-interviews designed specifically for you. We still have a few slots open, and interview season is just around the corner.  

 

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