Evaluate operative exposure
Questions that distinguish published clinical exposure from assumed operative access.
Define the participation level
Ask whether the role is observational, assisting, supervised operating or progressively autonomous. Confirm that the description applies after registration and credentialing.
Review case mix and service structure
Look for the procedures, rotations, multidisciplinary services and on-call structure relevant to your goal. Case volume alone does not establish an individual fellow’s role.
Ask how progress is assessed
Logbooks, supervisor review, workplace assessment and defined milestones provide more useful evidence than broad exposure claims.
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