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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
At Tulane University, students passionate about working in the medical field are valued for their commitment to making a difference by improving people's health and well-being. These students have a strong desire to learn and grow in their field and are motivated to pursue careers that allow them to positively impact society. Tulane recognizes the importance of supporting and nurturing this passion in its students and provides various resources and opportunities to help them achieve their goals.
The interviewers would like to understand what drives YOUR pursuit of a career in the medical field. Your core passion will keep you going on the toughest of days at Tulane University. To understand how to motivate you, the interviewers need to know what fires you up!
It is okay to share a personal story when answering this question. Perhaps you can discuss what initiated your interest in attending medical school. Whatever drives you, make sure the interviewers can feel your passion!
"Several factors drive my passion for a career in medicine. If I had to pinpoint one main driver, I would say that having the opportunity to save a life every day is the most significant for me. Also, heart disease runs in my family and my grandfather is alive today because of the quality healthcare he received. I believe everyone deserves great healthcare, and I plan to live that mantra by being the best at what I do and giving my all to my patients every day."

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