Pediatric Residency Mock Interview
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Question 7 of 30
What made you choose pediatrics as a specialty?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
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 pediatrician mentored you, if you have family or friends who work in healthcare, or if you received excellent care from a pediatrician when you were 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 chose pediatrics as a specialty because I want to positively impact young children's lives. Many of our youth nowadays have unhealthy lifestyles and will grow up to be sick adults. As a pediatrician, I can help guide parents and caregivers to prevent childhood illness and disease. Also, children are naturally drawn to me. I don't know if it's because I am a father, but I have a natural affinity with children and feel pediatrics is my calling."
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