Transitional Year Residency Mock Interview

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Question 25 of 30

What does your family think of your career choice?

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Krista Wenz
Krista Wenz

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

Many families will support a family member's decision to become a physician, while others will not. The interviewers want to hear that you have a support system to help you through your residency program. If your family disapproves of your career choice, hopefully, you have a mentor or friends who are happy with your choice to become a physician. Explain to the interviewers what your family thinks of your decision. If they are not supportive, briefly mention why they are not supportive, then explain who outside of your family supports your decision.

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