How to Answer: What drew you to emergency medicine?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Paramedic job interview.
16. What drew you to emergency medicine?
How to Answer
The interviewer is looking for your motivation and wants to get to know you. Personal experiences and classes you took are great examples to share to give the interviewer more insight into how you chose your profession. Share a brief intro about how you got to where you are now.
Written by Krista Wenz on November 11th, 2022
Entry Level Example
"I was drawn to emergency medicine after witnessing a horrible motorcycle accident that killed the rider and passenger. I had to remain on scene to speak with law enforcement and watched how the paramedics were composed and professional. I originally was drawn to veterinary medicine, but changed my career path after that incident."
Written by Krista Wenz on November 11th, 2022
Answer Example
"I have been interested in healthcare for a long time. My love of emergency medicine started in my anatomy and biology classes. It fascinated me, so I continued to learn as much as possible about how the body works. When my brother was hospitalized after a car accident, I was with him every step of the way. My experience riding in the ambulance changed my perspective, and I knew that was what I wanted to do."
Written by Krista Wenz on November 11th, 2022