Master 30 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency interview questions covering dosing, medication safety, and patient-centered care.
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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 pediatric pharmacist mentored you, if you have family or friends who work in healthcare, or if you received excellent care from a pediatric pharmacist as a child.
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.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am pursuing a career as a pediatric pharmacist after watching my little sister in pain after a major accident. The healthcare team was incredible, but the pharmacist stood out the most to me because she was able to relieve my sister's pain without any adverse effects. She took the time to get a thorough history from my parents to ensure my sister was not allergic to any medications or taking any medications that would adversely interact with the pain meds. After researching the role of a pediatric pharmacist, I decided this was the right career path for me."
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