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16 questions
1

Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a patient or their family. How did you approach it?

Patient CareCommunication

Follow-up: What would you do differently?

2

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a colleague about a treatment plan. How did you resolve it?

TeamworkConflict Resolution

Follow-up: How did the patient outcome factor into the resolution?

3

How do you stay current with medical literature and evolving best practices in your specialty?

Professional GrowthContinuous Learning

Follow-up: Can you give a specific example of changing your practice based on new evidence?

4

Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple critically ill patients simultaneously.

ClinicalPrioritization

Follow-up: What framework do you use for triaging competing demands?

5

Describe your experience working with mid-level providers (NPs/PAs). How do you approach supervision?

TeamworkLeadership

Follow-up: How do you handle disagreements about scope of practice?

6

What attracted you to this community and opportunity specifically?

FitMotivation

Follow-up: What concerns, if any, do you have about the location?

7

How do you handle situations where hospital administration policies conflict with what you believe is best for the patient?

EthicsAdvocacy

Follow-up: Can you share a specific example?

8

Describe your ideal call schedule and work-life balance expectations.

FitSelf-Awareness

Follow-up: How have you managed burnout in previous positions?

9

Tell me about a medical error or near-miss you were involved in. What did you learn?

Patient SafetyAccountability

Follow-up: How did you contribute to systemic improvements afterward?

10

How do you approach building relationships with referring physicians and community partners?

BusinessRelationship Building

Follow-up: What strategies have been most effective for you?

11

Describe your experience with electronic health records. What improvements would you suggest?

TechnologyAdaptability

Follow-up: How do you balance documentation with patient face time?

12

What role do you see yourself playing in teaching or mentoring residents and medical students?

AcademicTeaching

Follow-up: What is your teaching philosophy?

13

How do you approach patients who are non-compliant with treatment plans?

Patient CareEmpathy

Follow-up: How do you balance patient autonomy with medical recommendations?

14

Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a significant change in your work environment.

AdaptabilityResilience

Follow-up: What strategies help you manage uncertainty?

15

What does physician wellness mean to you, and how do you practice it?

WellnessSelf-Care

Follow-up: How would you contribute to a culture of wellness here?

16

Describe your experience with quality improvement initiatives or committees.

LeadershipQuality Focus

Follow-up: What measurable outcomes resulted from your involvement?