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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.
The interviewer wants to see that you have some insight into a PA's desired qualities and characteristics. This is an opportunity to give a unique answer, so try to dig deeper than 'good bedside manner' or 'strong attention to detail.'

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.
"I believe that the most important quality for a physician assistant to possess is integrity. A physician assistant with integrity will always put their patients first. They will treat all attending staff with respect and be dedicated to bettering themselves in their career. Integrity is an essential quality to me."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
When you identify the single most important quality a PA should possess, describe why that quality is essential to possess in your line of work. Some ideas for you:
- Unrelenting drive
- Desire for improvement
- Accountability
- Patience and Fortitude
- Integrity
- Optimism
- Self Confidence

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