QUESTION 8 OF 30

Why are you pursuing a career in otolaryngology?

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 otolaryngologist mentored you, if you have family or friends who work in healthcare, or if you received excellent care from an ENT 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 am pursuing a career as an otolaryngologist after volunteering in hospitals in Sudan as a missionary. I went to medical school not knowing what path I would follow, but I soon found that I enjoyed the anatomy of the head and neck. After speaking with an ENT physician, I decided this field offers the qualities I desire in a career, as the operative techniques are extremely varied. Also, working as an otolaryngologist allows me to serve others, develop long-lasting relationships with my patients, use my critical-thinking skills, work on a team, and it is a career where I will be lifelong learning."

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