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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Alternative medicine can be a controversial subject in the veterinary medicine field. Some healthcare professionals love it, some are highly skeptical, and some people's opinions land in the middle. As an open-ended question for their prospective veterinary student, your interviewers want to know if you have any specific thoughts on this approach in animal therapeutics.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Although I support traditional veterinary medicine, I understand that alternative therapy can benefit some animals. But I will always advocate for proper research and approval of alternative therapies for treatment. Can you talk more about any alternative treatments being explored here at the Kansas State University college of veterinary medicine?"

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
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 plan to voice a highly one-sided opinion, be prepared to give substantial evidence-based thoughts supporting your viewpoint. Before your interview with Kansas State University, research some of the varying forms of alternative medicine and come to your interview prepared to discuss their pros and cons.

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