POTENTIAL TYPES OF QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INTERVIEWER:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE...
Types of required rotations
LISTENS, CARES, AND COMMUNICATES.
Amount and type of elective rotations
PLAYS NICE WITH OTHERS. Hospitals not only want doctors who can communicate well with patients, but who can get along with each other and who are willing to be part of the team. COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Make sure to give some thought to the professional recommendation you list on your job application. Hospitals are looking for doctors who listen to patients, who are invested in their health, and who know how to clearly communicate about their care.
Amount and type of supervision on rotations
Call schedule
Board pass rate and job placement for previous residents in the program
Resident responsibilities for patient management
Amount of turnover in program directors and faculty
Balance of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities on various rotations
Structure and topics of formal educational curriculum
Leave policies for vacation, maternity/paternity leave and participation in education conferences
IS EHR READY.
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Facilities will train new physicians on their EHRs, and that is easier if the doctor is already familiar with the particular software, or is at least willing to learn without complaining.
IS HIGHLY ADAPTABLE.
IS WILLING TO SHARE IDEAS. Every hospital wants a doctor who will come in and make positive change — but not necessarily on the first day. Sharing new ideas is a good idea, but generally only after there has been time for the existing team and the new doctor to get to know each other. Recruiters love candidates who are open to change and who will adapt to new systems, policies, patient volumes, or anything else that may pop up.
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