Interview Questions - Social/ Healthcare Issues

[ljkeeper]

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Hi, I apologize if this question has already been answered recently, but I was wondering if anyone could help me compile a list of common/important topics to be knowledgeable about prior to going into interview season? The most common example I can think of would be the state of healthcare in the US in general, but what other topics should I at least be familiar with going into an interview? Thanks!

 

[Paris1000]

Some topics I have seen to be familiar with for interviews based off of websites/forums:

• Affordable Care Act
• Medicare for All/ Single Payer
• Structure of Canadian or British system compared to US
• Opioid Crisis
• Barriers to healthcare access
• Drug Prices

 

[Cornfed101]

You don't have to be able to give a dissertation on any of these topics though. Just be able to discuss some pros and cons of each. Don't overdo it.

 

[electropartyogram]

Keep in mind a few focused topics:

Role/responsibilities of a physician in the health care team
Role/responsibilities of a physician in the direction of health care (policy)

Definitely be able to give your opinions on how you see your future role as a physician contributing to these things, not just political opinions, but how you specifically might contribute.

 

[Goro]

Physician maldistribution
Rise of midlevels in clinical responsibilities.
Current major health issues like obesity epidemic, anti-vax propaganda
Direct marketing to consumers by drug companies