Why do you want to be a part of this practice/organization/hospital?
You must assume the interviewer thinks his or her hospital or group is absolutely wonderful...or potentially wonderful with the addition of the right person. You can stroke the corporate ego and begin endearing yourself to the interviewer by invoking the Mission Statement and/or Vision of the hospital or group. Most hospitals will have these, prominently displayed on the landing pages of their websites; they are brief and easy to imbue into your interview strategy. You can tell the interviewer that the values you saw in the Mission Statement and/or Vision Statement align with your personal views of how you want to lead your professional life.
Don't actually refer to the Mission Statement and/or Vision when you answer, just state that you find this group's values align with yours, and you can paraphrase the values you saw displayed.
"I know that the values of this practice align with my own. I have done a lot of research and I especially resonate with your dedication to community interaction and embracing diversity. I think I'd be very happy here with the professional mindset, and I'd be a good fit."
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
I want to be a part of your hospital for 2 reasons-
First of all the level of clinical training at your hospital will allow me to get exposure to a wide breadth of clinical volume and gain good clinical experience.
Secondly, I have strong family ties to this area so this program is a good fit on both the professional and personal front.
Amanda's Feedback
This is a good start because you've answered the question clearly. Consider expanding your answer to talk about what kind of clinical situations or experiences you'd like to participate in at this specific hospital. In addition, if there are renowned staff members you want to work with, underserved/distinctive patient populations you want to help, or other unique aspects that appeal to you about the organization or the area, sharing those details makes your answer more memorable and specific to you.
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