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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to see what type of surgeon you might be. They want insight into your bedside manner and your motivation to work in this profession while providing the best care possible. Describe your reason to do your best with every patient.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"What motivates me to do my best with every patient is my compassion for others. I treat every patient as if they were a family member, wishing them to enjoy their best possible life. When I see the look of joy on a patient's and their loved one's faces after a successful surgical procedure, that is what motivates me to do my best."

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