Walk into Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery interview day with stories that connect

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery

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

1. 01

   When did you first consider Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery as your definitive subspecialty path, and what was the 'aha!' moment?

2. 02

   You are asked to evaluate a patient with recurrent orbital cellulitis stemming from sinonasal disease; what is your surgical approach, and what are the goals to prevent further recurrences?

3. 03

   You are mentoring a junior Otolaryngology resident who is struggling with basic endoscopic anatomy identification in the lab; how do you guide them effectively without discouraging them?

4. 04

   A patient with a history of substance abuse requires significant pain management after a difficult skull base surgery; how do you balance effective pain control with the risk of addiction?

5. 05

   How do you evaluate the quality and clinical applicability of research findings related to new treatments or techniques in Rhinology?

6. 06

   What resources or mentorship opportunities within our Rhinology division are most appealing to you, and how do you plan to leverage them?