Show Internal Medicine-Pediatrics programs the clinician behind your application

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics

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

1. 01

   Tell me about a time you observed a Med-Peds physician or team in action; what did you learn from that experience?

2. 02

   A new Med-Peds patient, a 22-year-old with Down syndrome, is transitioning from pediatric to adult primary care and presents with fever and cough; what are your initial diagnostic considerations, and how do you facilitate a smooth transition?

3. 03

   You are working with a new intern on a Med-Peds rotation who struggles to differentiate common pediatric rashes from adult dermatological conditions; how do you provide effective feedback and teaching?

4. 04

   You are the Med-Peds resident on an Internal Medicine rotation, and an elderly patient with multiple comorbidities asks you to assist in filling out forms for physician-assisted suicide; what is your ethical stance and approach?

5. 05

   Are there any current trends or debates in either Internal Medicine or Pediatrics that you find particularly intriguing, and how might a Med-Peds physician contribute to these discussions?

6. 06

   Many of our Med-Peds graduates pursue careers in academic medicine or hospitalist roles across both adult and pediatric services; where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?