How to Answer: Why do you want to be a PA?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a PA School job interview.
20. Why do you want to be a PA?
How to Answer
Often they want to see why you settled on PA school rather than doing something else. Be authentic in your answer. It is okay if you repeat things that you have stated elsewhere in your application because the interviewer may not have looked at it before your interview. Having the interviewer relate to your motivations will allow them to see that you have a strong will to do well in their program and as a PA.
Written by Ryan Brown on December 21st, 2020
Answer Example
"I grew up with a sibling that had a chronic health condition. That experience made me interested in medicine as a kid. It was after interacting with PAs that contributed to my sibling's care I became interested in the field. Later, in college, I did more research and discovered more aspects that I loved about the PA profession that worked better for me as a first-generation college student. PAs have fewer student loans than doctors which will allow me to support my family and siblings while still achieving my dream of being a medical provider."
Written by Ryan Brown on December 21st, 2020
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