General Surgery Residency Mock Interview
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Why did you decide to pursue a career as a surgeon?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewers want to hear your reasons for choosing this profession to understand what inspires and motivates you to work hard to become a surgeon. They want to hear if another surgeon mentored you, if you have family or friends who work in healthcare, or if you received excellent care from a surgeon.
Focus on giving your personal reason for choosing this career, responding with enthusiasm and passion. There is no right or wrong answer. The interviewers want to gain insight into what made you pursue this career path to see if you will be a good fit for their residency program.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I went to medical school because I have always been fascinated by the human body and science, so it seemed a perfect fit. Initially, I wanted to work in internal medicine, but I discovered my passion for surgery during my third year of medical training. What I enjoy about working as a general surgeon is I get to help fix patients who are sick and injured, there are so many diverse cases, and I enjoy using my hands and mind while operating."
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