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Podiatrist Mock Interview

Question 20 of 20 for our Podiatrist Mock Interview

Podiatrist was written by on May 6th, 2021. Learn more here.

Question 20 of 20

When did you first decide you wanted to be a physician?

Don't just say what age you were. Most interviewers, in wanting to get to know you better, want to hear some anecdote that moved you toward being a healer.

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How to Answer: When did you first decide you wanted to be a physician?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Podiatrist job interview.

  • 20. When did you first decide you wanted to be a physician?

      How to Answer

      Don't just say what age you were. Most interviewers, in wanting to get to know you better, want to hear some anecdote that moved you toward being a healer.

      Written by D. Leo on May 9th, 2021

      Entry Level

      "My father [alternatively, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, mother, cousin, etc.] was/is a podiatrist, and my exposure to him [her] and conversations with him [her] motivated me to get into the healthcare field as early as high school."

      Written by D. Leo on May 9th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I've been very invested in athletics since I was young, and the usual injuries that come with that have given me an appreciation for the maintenance of the human body such that I wanted to be part of that science and expertise."

      Written by D. Leo on May 9th, 2021

      Experienced Level

      "I have an avid interest in diabetic foot disease, which I developed when volunteering in a nursing home after high school. The connection between such a terrible disease and the foot can make for a devastating deterioration of one's quality of life. Once I realized that, I wanted to do what I could for this crippling condition."

      Written by D. Leo on May 9th, 2021