Walk into Musculoskeletal Oncology interview day with stories that connect

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Musculoskeletal Oncology

Practise explaining the clinical decisions, patient conversations and career experiences that matter in Musculoskeletal Oncology—then handle follow-ups that ask for evidence behind your first answer.

1. 01

   Many orthopaedic residents gain exposure to trauma or sports; what conscious steps have you taken to actively seek out and maximize your experience in Musculoskeletal Oncology during your training?

2. 02

   Describe the critical elements of a thorough pre-operative assessment for a patient undergoing a complex limb-sparing procedure for a sarcoma, beyond standard surgical clearance.

3. 03

   A patient with a complex endoprosthetic reconstruction is struggling significantly with their post-operative pain management and functional recovery; how do you coordinate their care and address their distress?

4. 04

   When faced with the difficult decision of whether to recommend limb salvage or amputation for a young patient with a large sarcoma, what ethical principles guide your discussion with the patient and family?

5. 05

   Our program is actively involved in developing novel prognostic biomarkers for sarcoma recurrence; how would you contribute to or leverage this research during your fellowship?

6. 06

   Given the relatively small community of Musculoskeletal Oncologists, how do you envision contributing to the broader field after your fellowship training?