If being an Emergency Medicine Physician was not an option, what career path would you have chosen outside of medicine?

"If medicine wasn't an option for me, I likely would have pursued some sort of music career. I grew up playing the piano and mastered every brass instrument during marching band in college. I am also a huge music buff and love listening to any genre. I could see myself teaching band in high school, performing in a jazz band, or even producing albums."

There is no right or wrong answer, but be sure to think about questions like this before your Emergency Medicine Residency interviews. Talk openly and honestly with your interviewers about where your career path would have ideally taken you if becoming a physician wasn't an option.

"If being an Emergency Physician wasn't an option I would consider being a Firefighter. I have always wanted a job where I can help people, but also one that was exciting and dynamic."

"If becoming an Emergency Medicine physician wasn't an option I think that I would like to pursue a career as an EMT or as a Forest Ranger. Both seem like interesting and exciting careers where you are still able to help people and are exposed to some interesting situations."