PMR Residency Mock Interview
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In your opinion, what qualities make an excellent physiatrist?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Pubmed did a study and asked 171 patients, rehab nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and resident and full-time attending physicians about the top qualities of an excellent physiatrist. The results showed that the top characteristics mentioned were caring, competence, collegiality, and personal attributes. The interviewers most likely know about this study and want to hear if your answer will be similar to what the studies show.
The interviewers want to hear what you think makes an excellent physiatrist, as you will most likely name traits you possess yourself. Excellent physiatrists are also patient, compassionate, curious, empathetic, and dedicated. They are committed to their profession and have exceptional analytical thinking and communication skills. Describe what you believe are the top qualities that will help you succeed in this field and make you an excellent PM&R physician.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Excellent physiatrists are caring, patient, competent, and compassionate. Working with a wide range of physical and neurological issues requires a caring and compassionate physician. This profession also requires patience as physiatrists will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, the patient, and their family members to diagnose and treat disease. Also, since this is a newer specialty, many healthcare professionals and the public do not understand what we do and think we are physical therapists. So, it takes educating people on our job and what we can do as physiatrists. Since this specialty is considered a 'jack-of-all-trades,' we must be competent in many different diagnoses and treatment modalities. I possess all these qualities and look forward to providing compassionate, caring, and competent care to all patients during my residency and beyond."
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