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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 ask this question to determine if you are someone who can handle stress on the job. Working as a preventive medicine resident can be stressful and fast-paced, and the interviewers want to decide whether or not you will be able to handle the stress if matched for the residency. Talk to the interviewers about your ability to handle pressure in the workplace and techniques you use to minimize job stressors.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I understand I chose a stressful career, and I am prepared for that. If I feel overly stressed, I will discuss this with my attending. However, I rarely get stressed as I know how to care for myself. I eat a healthy, balanced diet, exercise, and spend time with my family on my days off. Taking care of myself mentally and physically prepares me to handle stressful situations with ease."

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