Why are you pursuing a career as an ophthalmologist?
The interviewers want to hear your reasons for choosing this profession to understand what inspires and motivates you to pursue this career. They want to hear if another ophthalmologist mentored you, if you have family or friends who work in healthcare, or if you received excellent care from an ophthalmologist.
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.
"I am pursuing a career as an ophthalmologist after attending a career fair at my college. It was healthcare-focused, and different healthcare professionals were talking about their industry and what it involves. I chose to pursue ophthalmology after learning that it combines medical and surgical in one specialty, treating wellness and disease. I am a curious person with an investigative mind and enjoy learning about the diseases and functions of the eye."