Preventive Medicine Residency Mock Interview

Master 30 Preventive Medicine Residency interview questions covering public health, epidemiology, and population-based care.

Question 8 of 30

Preventive medicine is a competitive residency to match. Why should we choose you over other applicants?

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Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

A preventive medicine residency is a competitive residency to match since most programs only have a few spots versus other residency programs. The interviewers want to hear why they should choose you over others competing to match. While there are many qualified candidates, you must let the interviewers know why you are a top-notch applicant. Tell the interviewers about your away rotations, research experience, volunteer work, USMLE scores, and any other achievements or accolades that will make the interviewers remember you.

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"You should choose me over applicants because of my dedication, research experience, and leadership skills. It has taken a lot of schooling to get to this point, showing my dedication to my profession. I have clinical research experience and published a peer-reviewed article on the missed opportunity in preventing gestational diabetes. Also, I have demonstrated my leadership skills as an AMA medical student outreach leader and student member of the AMA Foundation Board. I am excited about this opportunity and hope to match with your wonderful residency program."

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