Master 30 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency interview questions covering dosing, medication safety, and patient-centered care.
Question 27 of 30
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Example Answer
Community Answers

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
There are many medical pioneers, such as Hippocrates, Louis Pasteur, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Blackwell, William Osler, and Florence Nightingale, to name a few. The interviewers are curious about who you most admire to gain insight into your personality and to bring naturally curious residents into their program. Describe who you most admire in the history of medicine and why.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"In the history of medicine, I most admire Hippocrates. He was the first person credited with believing that diseases were caused naturally and not because of superstition and gods. He believed and argued that disease was not a form of punishment inflicted by the gods but rather the product of environmental factors, living habits, and diet. Hippocrates has shaped the way we know medicine today, which is very admirable that he stood up for what he believed in."

Interview Coach
Jaymie
A real coach, not AI. I read every answer myself and write back with personalized feedback.
Typically responds within 24 hours.
0 - Character Count
Prepare for clinical scenarios and pharmacy practice questions residency directors ask.
Get StartedJump to Question

Written by Krista Wenz
30 Questions & Answers • Pediatric Pharmacy Residency

By Krista

By Krista