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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Indiana University School of Medicine believes in integrative medicine, which is a type of medical care that combines standard medical treatment with evidence-based, non-pharmacy therapies that have been proven to be safe and effective. However, alternative medicine can be a controversial subject. Some healthcare professionals love it, some are highly skeptical, and some people's opinions land somewhere in the middle. Just like you would answer a sensitive question surrounding politics or religion, it's best to support both sides in some aspect when delivering your response. If you are a believer in integrative medicine, even better.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Although I am a supporter of traditional medicine, I do understand that alternative medicine can offer great benefits for some. I agree that there is a science behind alternative medicine; however, alternative medicine should be more strictly regulated. People need to educate themselves better before jumping into 'all-natural' therapy. Prescribed teas and herbs can be dangerous if taken in the wrong dosages. Even though it is natural, it doesn't mean your body will like it. Just like with all types of medicine and practices, research and education are very important. However, the more research that comes out, the more I see physicians following the integrative medicine approach, as your school teaches. I am interested in learning more about this approach during my studies."

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