Why did you choose a career in preventive medicine?

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 preventive medicine physician mentored you, if you have family or friends who work in preventive medicine, or if you chose this career path after your clinical training.

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.