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A time you had a disagreement with a team member and how you resolved it.?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution Core
Why this question?
This question checks how you handle disagreements in a high-stress environment like a hospital. They want to see if you can communicate well, seek compromise, and maintain respect while resolving conflicts.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Describe the conflict clearly and focus on how you resolved it.
  • End with what you learned from the experience to show growth.
What to avoid
  • Don't blame others or speak negatively about them.
  • Avoid saying you 'never had a conflict' or only speaking in hypotheticals.
  • Don't leave the conflict unresolved or imply someone else solved it for you.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when communication within a team was challenging.?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks how you handle conflicts and communicate in a team. They want to see if you can keep things professional, find solutions, and learn from the experience.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Pick a story where you took initiative to resolve the issue.
  • End with what you learned from the experience.
What to avoid
  • Don't blame others or speak negatively about them.
  • Avoid saying you 'never had any conflict' – everyone has at some point.
  • Don't leave the story unresolved or without a lesson learned.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when you disagreed with a colleague and how you resolved it?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks how you handle disagreements in clinical settings. It's about your communication skills, medical reasoning, and ability to prioritize patient care while respecting others' viewpoints.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Explain your thought process and why you disagreed.
  • Show respect for your colleague and focus on patient care.
What to avoid
  • Don't just drop the issue without resolution or reflection.
  • Avoid being dismissive or stubborn; show willingness to learn.
  • Don't focus on blame; instead, highlight how you resolved the disagreement.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when your team faced a negative dynamic.?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks how you handle conflicts and work with others. They want to see if you can keep things professional, communicate well, and find solutions when things get tense.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Pick a story where you took initiative to resolve the conflict.
  • End with what you learned from the experience to show growth.
What to avoid
  • Don't blame others or speak negatively about them.
  • Avoid saying you never have conflicts; everyone does!
  • Don't leave the story unresolved or without a lesson learned.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when you disagreed with a colleague about a diagnosis or clinical care, and how you addressed it?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks how you handle disagreements in clinical settings. It's about your communication skills, medical reasoning, and ability to prioritize patient care while respecting others' viewpoints.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Explain your thought process and why you disagreed.
  • Show respect for your colleague and focus on patient care.
What to avoid
  • Don't just drop the issue without resolution.
  • Avoid being dismissive or stubborn.
  • Don't focus on being right; focus on patient outcomes.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when your ethical values were challenged within a team setting?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks if you can handle ethical dilemmas in a team, balancing your values with diplomacy. It also shows how you might fit into the program's culture of ethics and professionalism.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Choose a story where you took action, like speaking up or seeking guidance.
  • Reflect on what you learned and how it shaped your professional values.
What to avoid
  • Don't just say you did nothing or felt it wasn't your place to act.
  • Avoid blaming others or being overly negative about colleagues.
  • Don't skip the reflection part; show what you learned from the experience.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when you collaborated with someone whose perspective was very different from yours.?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks if you can work with and learn from people who think differently. It's about showing openness, respect for diversity, and teamwork.
Best practices
  • Pick a story where you worked with someone who had a different perspective, like cultural or professional differences.
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, and Lessons Learned.
  • Show how you respected and adapted to the other person's perspective, leading to a positive outcome.
What to avoid
  • Don't say you treat everyone the same and can't think of an example. It misses the point of valuing different perspectives.
  • Avoid taking all the credit or blaming others. Show teamwork and accountability.
  • Don't skip the reflection part. Share what you learned from the experience.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when you had a negative experience with a colleague?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks how you handle conflicts, which are bound to happen in a hospital setting. They want to see if you can communicate well, find solutions, and keep things professional.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Focus on how you resolved the conflict, not just the problem itself.
  • End with what you learned from the experience to show growth.
What to avoid
  • Don't blame the other person or speak negatively about them.
  • Avoid saying the conflict was never resolved or that someone else fixed it.
  • Don't say you avoid conflicts altogether; it might seem like you're not being honest.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when you had a disagreement with a colleague and how you handled it.?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks if you can handle disagreements maturely in a high-stress environment like a hospital. They want to see if you communicate well, seek compromise, and maintain respect.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Describe the conflict clearly and focus on how you resolved it.
  • End with what you learned from the experience to show growth.
What to avoid
  • Don't speak negatively about the other person involved.
  • Avoid saying the conflict was never resolved or someone else fixed it.
  • Don't say you avoid conflict altogether; it suggests lack of experience or honesty.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

A time when you were upset with the behavior of a colleague and how you dealt with it.?

Experience Teamwork Conflict Resolution
Why this question?
This question checks if you can handle ethical dilemmas and stand up for your values in a team setting. They want to see if you can balance your principles with diplomacy and learn from the experience.
Best practices
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Lessons Learned.
  • Pick a story where you faced an ethical challenge and took action.
  • Reflect on what you learned and how it shaped your professional values.
What to avoid
  • Don't just say you did nothing or ignored the issue.
  • Avoid blaming others or being overly negative about colleagues.
  • Don't forget to include what you learned from the experience.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

What do you consider your most significant life achievement?

Experience Core
Why this question?
This question helps interviewers see what you value and consider a big deal. It shows your passions, work ethic, and how you set and reach goals. Plus, it gives a peek into your unique strengths or experiences.
Best practices
  • Pick an achievement that truly matters to you and explain why it's significant.
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, and Lessons Learned.
  • Reflect on what you learned from the experience and how it shaped you.
What to avoid
  • Don't choose something trivial or outdated; it might seem like you haven't grown recently.
  • Avoid taking all the credit for a team effort or blaming others for failures.
  • Steer clear of being too boastful or too humble; find a balance.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.

Could you talk about your greatest success and what it meant to you?

Experience
Why this question?
This question helps interviewers see what you value and consider a big win. It shows your passions, work ethic, and how you set and reach goals. Plus, it gives a peek into your unique strengths and experiences.
Best practices
  • Pick a story that shows your strengths and why it's meaningful to you.
  • Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, and Lessons Learned.
  • Reflect on what you learned from the experience and how it shaped you.
What to avoid
  • Don't choose a trivial or outdated achievement; it might seem like you haven't grown recently.
  • Avoid taking all the credit or blaming others; show teamwork and accountability.
  • Don't skip the reflection part; it shows maturity and a willingness to learn.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences:
-Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on?
-Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation?
-Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions.
-Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful.
-Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.
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