QUESTION 26 OF 30

Why did you choose to become a physician?

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 DO mentored you, if you have family or friends who work in healthcare, or if you received excellent care from an osteopathic physician.

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 chose to become a physician as a freshman in high school. I discovered I loved science and biology and was fascinated with anatomy and physiology. The more I learned about the human body and its power to heal, the more I leaned toward medicine. I spoke with my family physician about how she became a doctor and if she was happy with her career choice. She told me about the differences between osteopathic and allopathic medicine and why she chose to become a DO versus an MD. She said she was happy with her career choice and encouraged me to pursue my dream. I feel fortunate to have a career I love and one that helps people in my community live healthier lives."

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