What made you choose to become an Epidemiologist?
This question is similar to 'tell us about yourself. The interviewer is asking you this question to hear a bit more about you. Keep your response relevant and work-related. You can choose to tell a quick story that relates to why you chose to enter the public health career field. The great thing about this question is that you can really show your passion for the career field. Show the interviewer that you're good at your job and love coming to work each day.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
As you see, I was a dentist in Bangladesh. Since then, I always wanted to learn about the situation when an epidemic occurs. For example, how does the health department handle the situation like Dengue fever or Ebola? How do they plan or work? I wanted to learn & that's why I choose to become an epidemiologist.
Rachelle's Feedback
Learning and growing your knowledge are excellent reasons to pivot your healthcare-related interests. Your passion for epidemiology seems very genuine, which the interviewer should appreciate. I have offered a slight revision below.
"I was a dentist in Bangladesh. Since becoming a medical professional, I have always wanted to learn more about epidemics and what occurs when an epidemic arises. For instance, how does the health department handle a situation like Dengue fever or Ebola? How do they plan their approach and their work? I wanted to continue to learn and be challenged, which is why I chose to become an epidemiologist."
