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Question 13 of 40 for our Psychiatrist Mock Interview

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Question 13 of 40

Why did you become a Psychiatrist?

The interviewer wants to know why you chose to become a Psychiatrist to better understand your motivations and passions for the field and gauge your level of commitment and dedication to the profession. It could also help them assess whether you are a good fit for the role and the organization. As a Psychiatrist, you must enjoy studying, diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental disorders from a medical standpoint. Tell the interviewer when you knew you wanted to work with people and pursue a career in Psychiatry.

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  • 13. Why did you become a Psychiatrist?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer wants to know why you chose to become a Psychiatrist to better understand your motivations and passions for the field and gauge your level of commitment and dedication to the profession. It could also help them assess whether you are a good fit for the role and the organization. As a Psychiatrist, you must enjoy studying, diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental disorders from a medical standpoint. Tell the interviewer when you knew you wanted to work with people and pursue a career in Psychiatry.

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 21st, 2023

      Entry Level Example

      "I was inspired to become a Psychiatrist during my senior year in high school elective AP Psychology class. In learning more deeply about human psychology and the spectrum of mental illnesses, I knew that my pursuit of becoming a doctor someday would involve Psychiatry, and I have never doubted that decision one bit."

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 21st, 2023

      Answer Example

      "Knowing that I wanted to pursue a medical career, I studied hard to get into medical school to pursue my MD. Once there, I found that the field of Psychiatry was the most intriguing to me because it was such a diverse and unknown medical field. The human brain has always fascinated me, as well as the has human behavior. My intrigue into the field has led to a passionate career, to say the least."

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 21st, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "During my college years and coming out of the military, I was inspired by my Psychiatrist that was helping me through a bout of depression. Knowing that I had the desire to go to medical school and seeing how effective he was at treating me, I knew that I wanted to follow in his footsteps to one day help people that were in my same shoes at such a vulnerable time in my life."

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 21st, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "1- I've always been interested in understanding why others behave the way they do.



      2- I enjoy the 'art of psychiatry.' Someone said, 'a psychiatrist has to use his words with the same skill that a surgeon uses a scalpel". I appreciate that analogy, and I enjoy the discernment in the words I use.



      3- As I've progressed throughout my career, I've started to realize that I probably started psychiatry to learn more about myself. I've gained a lot through self-reflection over the past few years as I've focused more on early childhood development and attachment."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      What an excellent quote! This is a very memorable answer; genuine and heartfelt.
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