What positive impacts have you made in your current or previous position as an anesthesiologist assistant?

The interviewer is asking this question to determine how the candidate views him/herself as a professional and an anesthesiologist assistant. It is important to learn how the candidate views him/herself, as it can help the interviewer gauge their confidence and their values as a professional, teammate, and a person. In order to successfully answer this question, the candidate should describe a contribution they have made to their team or their department.

"I would say the most positive impact I have made in my current position as an anesthesiologist assistant is building continuity with the mid-level team of anesthesiologist assistants and getting us recognized as a separate team. When I first joined the team where I currently work, the anesthesiologist assistants were not recognized as a separate team with our own unique needs and abilities. However, a few months after joining the team, I spoke with the chief anesthesiologist and told her why the assistants should be recognized as our own, separate division within the department. After having this conversation, I was allowed to form a separate division, which allowed the assistants to establish more effective processes, streamlined education programs, and ultimately increased morale."