Recently Updated Medical Doctor Interview Questions
Q – 1 Do patients pay to use best doctors?
Ans- No. Best Doctors is either included in an employee’s benefits package at no charge or is part of the member’s health insurance policy. Any additional tests or services that may be required based on the Best Doctors recommendation are covered according to the provisions of the member’s health plan.
Q – 2 Who is general practitioners?
Ans- They try to deal with as much of a patient’s health problems as they can without sending them to a specialist.
Q – 3 Who is surgeon?
Ans- A doctor who performs surgery is called a surgeon.
Q – 4 Who is specialists?
Ans- Some physicians specialise in a certain kind of medicine. These physicians are called specialists. They may only treat injuries to a certain part of the body, or only treat patients who have certain diseases.
Q – 5 Who is medical doctor?
Ans- Medical doctors (M.D.s) are physicians who work in hospitals, clinics, medical centers, or private practices. M.D.s treat people for illnesses and injuries. They also prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, diagnose ailments, and record patient information.
Q – 6 Medical Doctor interview questions part 2:
Ans- ► What are your weaknesses and strengths?
► Describe your most successful accomplishments.
► What are the key challenges of this (field of medicine)? What are your personal challenges?
► Why should we hire you? What benefits will you bring to us?
► Do you have references?
► How would your employers describe you?
► How would your patients describe you?
Q – 7 Medical Doctor interview questions part 1:
Ans- ► Why did you choose this career?
► Why did you choose this specialty?
► Your professional experience: Tell us about your background as a doctor: education and experience. What are your specialties/ expertise?
► What unique skills do you possess?
► Why are you interested in this hospital/department?
► What are you career goals? Is this hospital a proper fit?
► How do you handle workload stress and emergency situations?
► Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks?
Q – 8 What other practices are you investigating?
Ans- Be honest with your answer to this question, but highlight that the facility you are interviewing with is the most important. Possible answer: “None that compare to this clinic, because it is ________ and _________.
Q – 9 Why should I hire you as Medical doctor?
Ans- This is one of the last questions that you might hear in the interview. If you do hear it, you are probably doing well. It is important to not overqualify yourself with your answer to this question. Try to highlight why you would be the only candidate who would fit the position.
Q – 10 Why are you interested in this position?
Ans- This is likely one of the first questions a candidate might be asked. Most candidates see success when they highlight the facility and the surrounding area. Talk about why you want to be in that city (Is it the size of the city? Cost of living? The people? Quality schools for your kids? No income tax?) and what is unique about the facility (Size? Renowned doctors? The facility culture?). This is a subjective question, but try to answer succinctly and get to the point quickly.
Q – 11 What kind of salary are you looking for?
Ans- If you say a number that is too high for the hospital, you might be taking yourself out of the race. If you give them a number that is low, you are either leaving money on the table or you are giving the interviewer the impression that you are worth less than the next candidate.
I am looking for at least a competitive salary; I definitely want to receive compensation equal to the effort put forth.
Q – 12 What are your goals and objectives?
Ans- Think of this question in terms of what the interviewer wants to hear. Try to phrase your goals and objectives to be in alignment with the position for which you are interviewing.
I want to build a solid practice, provide consistent quality care for my patients and be part of the team.
Q – 13 What experience and skills you have?
Ans- Most employers are going to be impressed by institutions with names that they recognize. However, if you did not get your training from a highly recognized school or facility, highlight the accolades that it has as well as why you chose to pursue that institution.
Q – 14 How do you react under pressure?
Ans- Most physician specialties require brilliance in the heat of the moment. Highlight your ability to rise to the occasion when it is necessary.
Q – 15 Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
Ans- This question is subjective. If you are a locum tenens physician, your answer is going to be different from other physicians’ answers. We recommend that you answer honestly. If you plan on entering retirement in the next five to 10 years, tell the interviewer.
It is the most fair to both parties. In some cases, it is even okay to say that you don’t know.
Q – 16 What would you bring to the practice?
Ans- I would bring a solid work ethic to the practice, a desire to be part of the team and the ability to provide quality care.
Q – 17 Why did you go into medicine?
Ans- I want to help people and provide the best medical care that I can.
Q – 18 If I receive palliative or hospice care, will I still be able to see my personal doctor?
Ans- Absolutely. Your palliative doctor coordinates care with your other doctors and helps you navigate the often-complex healthcare system.
Q – 19 Shouldn’t all my doctors be concerned with alleviating my suffering and improving my quality of life?
Ans- Yes, of course. But palliative doctors have special training and expertise in pain management and symptom control, and specialize in helping patients and their families cope with the many burdens of a serious illness, from the side effects of a medical treatment to caregiver stress to fears about the future. Palliative doctors can assist you with difficult medical decisions, helping you weigh the pros and cons of various treatments.
Q – 20 What does a palliative doctor do that’s different from what my other doctors do?
Ans- Your other doctors focus on your general health or treating your disease or condition. Palliative doctors concentrate on preventing and alleviating suffering, improving your quality of life, and helping you and your loved ones cope with the stress and burden of your illness.
Q – 21 Who provides palliative care?
Ans- Palliative care is provided by an interdisciplinary team that may include a doctor who specializes in palliative medicine, a nurse, pharmacist, social worker, dietitian, and volunteers.
Q – 22 What is hospice care?
Ans- Hospice is a specific type of palliative care for people who likely have 6 months or less to live. In other words, hospice care is always palliative, but not all palliative care is hospice care.
Q – 23 What is palliative care?
Ans- Palliative care is whole-person care that relieves symptoms of a disease or disorder, whether or not it can be cured.
Q – 24 What is palliative medicine?
Ans- Palliative medicine is a medical sub-specialty provided by doctors who offer palliative care for people who are seriously ill. Palliative care relieves suffering and improves quality of life for people of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, whether that illness is curable, chronic, or life-threatening.
Q – 25 What should I include when I describe a symptom to my doctor?
Ans- Your description should include what the symptom is, when it started, when it occurs, how long it lasts, how often you have it, and anything that makes it worse or better. Try to be as specific as possible.
Q – 26 Why is it important to communicate well with my doctor?
Ans- As you get older, it becomes even more important to talk often and comfortably with your doctor. One reason is you may have more health problems and treatments to discuss. It’s also because your health can have a big impact on other parts of your life, and that needs to be talked about too.
Q – 27 What information should I bring with me to the doctor visit?
Ans- Bring insurance cards, names and phone numbers of your other doctors, and the phone number of the pharmacy you use. Also, bring your medical records if your doctor does not have them.
Q – 28 Who is doctor?
Ans- With a doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, PharmD [pharmacist], or DDS [dentist]) is a doctor as well.
Q – 29 Who is physician?
Ans- A physician is an MD or DO.
Q – 30 What is MD and a DO?
Ans- A DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is a physician just as an MD is a physician.
Q – 31 Tell me what degrees do I need to hold to become a physician?
Ans- ► Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a college or university. There are also combined programs where students can obtain the BA and MD degrees.
► Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO)
Many physicians may also hold other advanced degrees, such as:
► Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
► Master’s of Public Health (MPH)
► Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)
► Doctor of Jurisprudence, or Law (JD)
Q – 32 Tell me what tests do I need to take to become a physician?
Ans- ► Most medical schools require the Medical College Admission Test (MCATExternal Link)
► Medical school tests
Q – 33 Tell me what are some of the attributes of a successful physician?
Ans- ► A high level of knowledge and clinical skills
► Professionalism
► Leadership skills
► Ethics
► Compassion
► Communication skills with diverse patients and colleagues
► Commitment to continued professional development
Q – 34 How has best doctors helped its members?
Ans- There are many examples of Best Doctors helping patients with everything from minor surgery to life-threatening illnesses.
Q – 35 What types of medical conditions qualify for best doctors?
Ans- Best Doctors provides services for a wide range of medical conditions. They can include everything from back pain and sports injuries to chronic diseases and life-threatening illnesses. Best Doctors does not provide services for mental health disorders as in-person evaluations are more appropriate.
Q – 36 Why do employers and health plans offer best doctors?
Ans- Because they recognize the challenges and stresses that can occur when someone is uncertain about a medical diagnosis or treatment plan. Best Doctors helps people make medical decisions with confidence and ensures that they are getting the right care. It supplements the work of the member’s own doctor(s) and does not replace it.
Today, 34% of all medical diagnoses are wrong. 68% of treatment plans require a correction. 38% of surgeries are unnecessary. With Best Doctors, members can be sure their diagnoses and treatment plans are right – and they can be confident they’re making the right decisions about their health.
Q – 37 Who offers best doctors?
Ans- Best Doctors is a no-cost benefit provided by companies as part of their employee benefits package. It is also offered by health plans as a policyholder benefit.
Q – 38 How to explore my options?
Ans- We help members understand all their treatment options, including drugs and medical procedures, before making a medical decision. We provide information, coaching and resources so that a member facing a medical challenge has a better idea of which step is best to take.
Q – 39 How to find a best doctor?
Ans- If a member needs to find a local specialist who is approved by his or her health plan, Best Doctors can help. We have a database of more than 53,000 medical experts in over 450 specialties and subspecialties. We’ll find the doctor who’s right for each member.
Q – 40 How to ask the experts?
Ans- Members can get expert answers to basic questions about a diagnosis, treatment or a health condition. They call Best Doctors to discuss their concerns and we deliver their questions to the most appropriate specialist. We’ll even help determine what questions to ask.
Q – 41 What is in-depth medical reviews?
Ans- Through our Inter Consultation service, a member’s diagnosis and treatment plan are reviewed in detail by a leading physician expert. Our expert provides a comprehensive report, either confirming what the member has been told or recommending a change. It’s like getting a second opinion, only better.
Q – 42 What is best doctors?
Ans- Best Doctors is a suite of services that enables people to draw on the knowledge of medical experts to make sure they have the right diagnosis, the right treatment and the right care. In the U.S., Best Doctors is offered by employers at no cost to employees and their families. It is also available from health plans as a policyholder benefit.
Best Doctors helps its members:
Confirm a diagnosis or treatment plan through an expert review of their medical records
► Get expert answers to questions about a medical condition
► Receive support when making treatment decisions
► Find a local medical specialist
Our services are 100% confidential and provided over the phone and through our proprietary web platform. There is no need to travel or visit doctors’ offices.