Bring your strongest stories to every Pediatric Pulmonology interview

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Pediatric Pulmonology

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

1. 01

   What specifically about managing chronic respiratory conditions in children, like severe asthma or cystic fibrosis, deeply interests you compared to other pediatric subspecialties?

2. 02

   How would you distinguish between viral bronchiolitis and asthma in a 2-year-old presenting with their first episode of wheezing and respiratory distress?

3. 03

   A child with cystic fibrosis is refusing daily airway clearance therapy, causing significant distress to their parents; how would you counsel the family and the child to improve adherence?

4. 04

   A 15-year-old with cystic fibrosis, who has capacity, refuses further invasive treatments, citing quality of life concerns, but their parents insist on aggressive care; how do you navigate this ethical dilemma?

5. 05

   During your residency, did you have any experience with research related to pediatric respiratory diseases, such as quality improvement projects on asthma protocols or studies on bronchiolitis management?

6. 06

   What skills or experiences from your general pediatrics residency do you believe will be most valuable in navigating the demands of our pediatric pulmonology fellowship, specifically concerning procedural skills or managing critically ill children on ventilators?