Medical Doctor: Interview Questions for Doctors

Medical doctors are of the most respected members of any society.
A doctor must have a great desire to become a doctor, as this career is challenging and demanding.
A doctor must also have a driving passion to help people, to learn new methodologies, to sacrifice his/her time and energy for the health care of the patients.

This job requires great intelligence,  integrity, competence and social skills, and so much more. Be prepared for a thorough and exhaustive  interview.

Additional interview questions for student doctors can be found at – medical school interview questions article.

Interview Questions for a Doctor

1. Why did you choose this career? Why did you choose this specialty?
2. Your professional experience: Tell us about your background as a doctor: education and experience. What are your specialties/ expertise?
3. What unique skills do you possess?
4. Why are you interested in this hospital/department?
5. What are you career goals? Is this hospital a proper fit?
6. How do you handle workload stress and emergency situations?
7. Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks.
8. What are your weaknesses and strengths?
9. Describe your most successful accomplishments.
10. What are the key challenges of this (field of medicine)? What are your personal challenges?
11. Why should we hire you? What benefits will you bring to us?
12. Do you have references? How would your employers describe you? How would your patients describe you?

Answer:
In responding, review your career, starting with your schooling. Consult with colleagues and friends, and prepare answers for the questions above. Rehearse them, and incorporate all applicable feedback. Do not memorize your responses, but be very familiar with them. Be succinct in your replies, and emphasize your good qualities, without arrogance. Sandwich any negative comments with positive remarks.

You may be interested in reading the articles located in the category: Frequently asked interview questions and answers.
And the article: Examples of competency based interview questions.