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Question 40 of 50 for our Medical School Mock Interview

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Question 40 of 50

As a future physician, how do you plan to use your role to benefit members of your community? Do you think volunteering is important?

The interviewers want to know that you see the importance of community involvement. As a physician, your knowledge and help will be greatly needed and appreciated by your future community.

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How to Answer: As a future physician, how do you plan to use your role to benefit members of your community? Do you think volunteering is important?

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  • 40. As a future physician, how do you plan to use your role to benefit members of your community? Do you think volunteering is important?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewers want to know that you see the importance of community involvement. As a physician, your knowledge and help will be greatly needed and appreciated by your future community.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      How to Answer

      Show that you are willing to be generous with your time and knowledge through community service. The following are some great ways a physician can volunteer their services to their communities: providing education to teach your community about the health resources available to them, offering free or reduced fee services to low-income families, holding free workshops on topics such as sexual health or addiction, or volunteering regularly and being an advocate for volunteering.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on August 29th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "Bettering my community is going to be a big part of what I do as a physician. I already spend a great deal of my time volunteering at the local children's hospital, and I plan to continue that work after medical school. One specific way I plan to benefit the members of my community is by holding free workshops every month. The workshops will tackle tough health issues the community faces as a whole."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      2nd Answer Example

      "Physicians are professionals who dedicate themselves to service and treating others. Therefore, they must function as role models within society. Volunteering is an important way for physicians to interact with the populations they serve and connect with people outside of the hospital or clinic. I plan to continue my volunteerism in medical school and beyond."

      Written by Dr. Rodman on December 11th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Volunteering has always been important to me. I think it is important to give back to a community that has given to me. I had the opportunity to work for the football team as an assistant to the nutritionist. I had the responsibility to teach the athletic teams about different ways nutrition affects performance on and off the field. I think that would be a great way to give my time to my community and just educate the citizens about how their health is affected by their daily living."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It's good that you value volunteering so much. Interviewers always like to hear about ways that you participate, collaborate, and give back.

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