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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.
Every year, Western University of Health Sciences receives a large number of applicants for their Physician Assistant program, and your interviewing team is tasked with narrowing down a large pool of the students they will admit. With this question, your interviewers are looking for unique qualities and statements that make you stand out from the other students wishing to attend 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.
"I believe I am the strongest student for your Physician Assistant program because I am incredibly dedicated to my professional and personal development. Since beginning my Bachelor's degree program, I have committed to taking a personal development workshop twice per year. The topics have included communication, interpersonal effectiveness, multi-tasking, organization, and even persuasive writing. I plan to apply these skills to my graduate studies."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
To best answer this question, put yourself in the position of your interviewing team. You are looking at multiple talented candidates - all have stellar grades, drive, and the potential to be renowned Western University Of Health Sciences alumni. Highlight the primary reason to choose YOU over everyone else. If you are struggling to think of some differentiating qualities about yourself, consider your recent volunteer work, an existing connection to the faculty or facility, a memorable and personal story of struggle and triumph, or an unusual skill such as speaking multiple languages or knowing sign language.

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