What challenges do you anticipate in balancing your professional responsibilities with your personal life?
Behavioral
Purpose
Residency is tough, so this question checks if you've thought about work-life balance and burnout. They want to see if you're ready for the stress and have a plan to handle it.
Tips
- Be honest about the challenges you expect, like long hours or missing family time.
- Share your strategies for coping, like scheduling personal time or using support systems.
- Show that you value self-care and have realistic expectations about balancing work and life.
Common mistakes
- Saying you don't expect any challenges – it sounds naive.
- Being too negative about the impact on your personal life – it shows a lack of resilience.
- Ignoring the need for a plan – they want to know you've thought this through.