Nova Southeastern University COM Mock Interview
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Question 9 of 35
What is your favorite area of medicine so far? Which is your least favorite? Why?
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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.
By understanding your areas of interest, the team at Southeastern University can predict which courses you will enjoy most in their osteopathic medicine program. It will also shed some light on how you would look to customize your clinical rotations once you reach the final years of their program.
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.
"At this point in my studies, I am most interested in Pediatrics as I have always had a passion for helping children. I bring the compassion required for that area of medicine. Also, most of my volunteer experience dealt with children's issues. The area of medicine that I find to be my least favorite so far is Pathology. My career goal is to be in a patient-centered role."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Talk openly and honestly about your interests in the medical field and your future career as a physician. Knowing there is no right or wrong answer to this question, feel free to openly talk about any specialty areas you hope to match into for residency training and any that you are confident do not interest you.
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