Walk into Laryngology interview day with stories that connect

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Laryngology

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

1. 01

   Beyond basic airway management skills learned in residency, what particular challenges in managing the compromised airway (e.g., subglottic stenosis, bilateral vocal fold paralysis) attract you to specialized Laryngology training?

2. 02

   What is the role of office-based laryngeal procedures in modern Laryngology, and what are the advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional operating room interventions?

3. 03

   As a Laryngology fellow, you will work closely with speech-language pathologists; describe a scenario where you had to adjust your clinical plan based on input from an SLP, and what you learned from the experience.

4. 04

   A family member of a Laryngology patient with severe dysphagia insists on overriding the patient's expressed wishes for comfort feeding only, demanding aggressive feeding tube placement; how do you navigate this ethical conflict?

5. 05

   What do you see as the most pressing research questions in Laryngology today, and if you had unlimited resources, what study would you design to address one of them?

6. 06

   Beyond clinical duties, how do you see yourself contributing to the academic mission of our Laryngology division, for instance, through teaching residents, presenting at conferences, or departmental initiatives?