Personal Insight Flashcards
1
Q
What do you think will be the hardest part of being a doctor?
A
- stress
- long days
- limited resources (staff/beds/equipment)
- work/life balance?
2
Q
How do you cope with failure?
A
- take it hard initially, can be quite struck if it’s delivered in a quite direct manner (but I recognise this)
- take comments on board
- self reflect
- learning opportunity
3
Q
What 3 words would your friends use to describe you?
A
- intelligent
- witty
- meticulous
4
Q
What is your biggest weakness?
A
- stubborn
- arise from my passion for work and determination to do well
- make me seem inflexible, and sometimes not part of a team
- something I’m aware of
- tell others I appreciate their views and open to ideas
5
Q
Do you recognise when you get stressed?
A
- can’t sit still
- hard to focus
- will repetitively check phone/time
- tap feet
6
Q
What do you do when you get stressed?
A
- Eat and drink
- take a breather if I can, close eyes 1 minute
- think of goals to remind why stress is worth tolerating
7
Q
Do you know when to seek help?
A
- yes, never afraid
- urgency dependent
- try to resolve on my own first
8
Q
What would be your greatest strength?
A
• strong work ethic
Integrity, responsibility, emphasis on quality, team work and disciplined
- Give my all to my workplace
- leave home behind
- make changes to improve quality
9
Q
Why do you deserve a place at this medical school over other candidates?
A
- I care
- Meticulous in my work
- I will take every opportunity available
- Respect for all healthcare staff
- Committed to a quality career in medicine, will work my socks off at this university to ensure I’m the best doctor for my future patients
10
Q
Give an example of a time you failed?
A
- Messed up microtitre plate
- Could’ve led to wrong results
- Really learnt from it
