ISM- INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Student Name:
Printed Name of Person
Interviewed:
Role of Individual:

Sara Arif

Period:

6th

Mohammed Adamu

___Mentor

___Other Professional #1

___Other Professional #2

Place of Business:
Clear Lake Regional Hospital (ER)

Business Address:
500 W. Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598

Phone Number:
281-332-2511
Date of Interview:
10/27/16
Type of Interview: ___ In Person ___ Telephone* ___Email*
*Documentation Required (Attach E-mail to Interview Verification Page)

1. For someone working in your field, please describe the fantasies versus realities of the job.
(fantasy vs. reality)
-not as exciting as depicted in movies
-isnt always a trauma patient that needs attention
-a lot of patients that come in with concerns they should actually take to their primary care physician
2. What is your current educational level? What continuing education and training are required?
(educational level and requirements)
-4 years of college
-4 years of medical school
-3-4 years of residency
-board certification tests need to be renewed every ten years
-other certification tests such as resuscitation also need to be renewed
-frequently attend conferences, workshops, etc.

3. What parts of your job do you find most challenging? What tough decisions have you had to
make?
-social issues most challenging, medical part is easy
- for example, prescribing a medication you know a patient doesnt have the insurance to pay for
-elderly patients that will need help and care, family unwilling to cooperate
-being unable to help a patient beyond just the medical aspect

Revised Fall 2013

4. How secure are you in your current position? What do you think is the future of your field?
(job security)
-Very secure
-healthcare industry and emergency medicine specifically is growing
-in todays society, people want immediate care/results
-there will always be emergencies, accidents, etc
-overall bright future
5. What is a typical (average or lowest to highest) salary of someone working in your field?
(salary)
-$180,000-$500,000
-can be higher depending on how many hours you work, certifications, position

6. What potential for growth is there in your field?

(growth potential)
-fellowships to further specialize
-diversify your knowledge through self-interest
-can go into hospital administration
-undergo more training
-already pretty high up, growth would simply consist of diversifying
7. Why do people leave this field or specialty?
-stressful job
-dealing with many different patients at the same time
-unexpected problems, never know what a patient will come in with
-have to be able to treat everything, cant refer to other specialist because you dont deal with a specific
problem
-ER has a high burn-out ratio

8. What sorts of changed do you notice occurring in the ER? What has changed?
-technology is advancing
-more tests are available
-results come back faster
-there is a push for patient satisfaction in hospitals
9. What personal qualities are most needed for success in this career?
-multi-tasking
-teamwork
-good at procedures
-curious personality
Revised Fall 2013

10. How has your job affected your lifestyle?

-makes you appreciate being healthy
-seeing all the different problems people are going through (medical and social) makes you more
humble
-lose a lot of friends, because of the time healthcare/ER demands
-cant keep in touch with them or do things together

Revised Fall 2013