Otolaryngology Residency Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 30

Do you aspire to have your own practice one day? If so, what about business ownership interests you?

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Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

In the United States, approximately 60% of practicing otolaryngologists are in private practice. The interviewers ask this question to understand your career goals and where you see yourself working after completing your residency and/or fellowship. If you do not plan to own your own business, explain why. If you would like to start a practice in the future, describe why business ownership appeals to you.

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"No, I do not plan on having my own practice one day. While I consider myself an entrepreneur and love the idea of owning a business, the thought of starting a practice does not interest me. Working in a hospital or established practice is more appealing because I want to focus on being an ENT physician rather than a business owner."

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