What are your plans following residency training?
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Purpose
Interviewers want to see if you've thought about your future in medicine and if your goals align with their program. They’re checking if you have a vision that’s ambitious yet realistic.
Tips
- Share a clear direction, like a fellowship or practice setting, to show you’ve thought about your path.
- Be specific but flexible. Mention your current goals and acknowledge that plans can evolve.
- Align your goals with the program’s strengths. Do your homework and mention how the program fits your aspirations.
Common mistakes
- Saying you haven’t thought that far ahead. It shows a lack of preparation.
- Being too vague or too rigid. Balance specificity with openness to change.
- Making unrealistic claims like revolutionizing medicine in a few years. Keep it ambitious but achievable.