What elements of Neurological Surgery do you find less appealing?
CareerSpecialty-Specific
Purpose
This question checks if you're aware of the big issues in your field and if you can think critically about them. They want to see if you know the challenges and if you have a proactive mindset about tackling them.
Tips
- Pick a real, well-known challenge in the specialty. Make sure it's something a senior physician would agree is an issue.
- Explain why this challenge matters. Talk about the consequences if it's not addressed.
- Show a proactive attitude. Mention efforts being made or how you hope to contribute to solutions.
Common mistakes
- Don't say there are no challenges. Every specialty has them, and saying otherwise shows a lack of insight.
- Avoid a negative tone. Listing complaints without any optimism or solutions can make you seem jaded.
- Don't criticize the interviewers' institution or make it too local. Stick to systemic issues.