Questions Flashcards
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Share personal experiences that sparked your interest in medicine.
• Highlight your passion for science and helping others.
• Mention your long-term vision in healthcare.
• What motivates you to pursue a career in medicine
• Discuss your commitment to patient care and making a difference in people’s lives.
• Emphasize your fascination with the human body and solving complex problems.
What qualities do you possess that make you a good fit for the medical profession?
• Talk about qualities like empathy, resilience, strong communication, and a desire to continually learn.
• Provide examples from past experiences where you demonstrated these qualities
Can you tell us about a time when you demonstrated compassion or empathy?
• Share a specific example from a work, volunteer, or personal experience.
• Reflect on how it impacted the patient or individual and what you learned.
How do you handle stress and maintain work-life balance?
• Discuss strategies like time management, exercise, mindfulness, and support systems.
• Provide examples of high-stress situations and how you managed them without burning out.
• What would you do if a patient refuses a life-saving treatment?
Acknowledge the importance of patient autonomy.
• Describe how you’d explore their reasons, provide education, and ensure they’re fully informed.
• Discuss involving a multidisciplinary team if needed.
How would you handle a situation where a colleague is making a medical error
• Stress the importance of patient safety and addressing errors professionally.
• Mention the need for a calm, respectful conversation and involving superiors if necessary.
• Emphasize transparency with the patient when appropriate.
• What is your approach to patient confidentiality, especially in difficult cases?
• Reinforce that patient confidentiality is a priority unless safety concerns (e.g., harm to others) arise.
• Mention the importance of seeking legal or ethical guidance in complex cases.
• Can you describe a challenging ethical dilemma you might face as a doctor and how you would approach it?
• Choose a dilemma such as end-of-life decisions, resource allocation, or patient non-compliance.
• Discuss your approach to weighing patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
Can you give an example of when you worked as part of a team under pressure?
• Share a specific situation from clinical experiences, school, or work.
• Highlight effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Reflect on the outcome and your role in the team’s success.
• How would you handle disagreements with other healthcare professionals?
Emphasize a professional, respectful approach.
• Discuss the importance of listening, understanding their perspective, and seeking a resolution based on patient care.
How would you explain a complex medical condition to a patient with little medical knowledge
• Talk about simplifying medical jargon and using analogies.
• Stress active listening, checking their understanding, and involving family members when needed.
What are some of the biggest challenges facing healthcare toda
• Mention issues like healthcare accessibility, affordability, and resource shortages.
• Discuss the impact of an aging population, chronic diseases, or mental health challenges.
How do you think technology is shaping the future of medicine?
• Highlight advancements in telemedicine, AI, and personalized medicine.
• Mention ethical considerations like privacy and the doctor-patient relationship.
