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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 ask this question to see what you like least about your chosen profession and where you may have challenges if accepted into the residency program. You want to make sure you describe your least favorite part as something the interviewers can identify with, showing you are only human. Some examples could be your least favorite part is losing a patient, having to deliver bad news to a patient and their loved ones, or having a patient refuse life-saving treatment. After describing what you like least, end on a positive note by explaining how you work through this challenge.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"My least favorite part of neurology is probably the same as in any specialty, which is when I have to deliver bad news to a patient and their family. It is hard to see the looks of disbelief and watch the emotions they encounter. Even though it's my least favorite part, I do my best to provide support and comfort, and I still would not choose any other profession than this one."

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