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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 clinical interest, the interviewers can predict which courses and rotations you will enjoy most at the Western University Of Health Sciences. This question also allows them to gauge how you will fit into their student population and culture.

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 been passionate about helping children. I bring the compassion required for that area of medicine. Most of my volunteer experience has been around children's issues. The area of medicine that I find to be my least favorite so far is Pathology. I do not foresee myself in a lab setting that isn't patient-facing."

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Talk about your interests regarding future practice in the medical field. If you haven't narrowed down where you would like to be in practice, that is okay. Explain that you will soak up as much as possible during your studies and rotations to make the best decision for yourself and your future career as a Physician Assistant.

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