Out of our six core values, which resonates the most with you?

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It's always a great idea to research the company before your interview. You want to get to know their core values so that your answer can reflect what is important to them. Describe which core value resonates the most with you, so the interviewer can determine if you will be a good fit for the company culture. Keep your answer concise yet sincere.

Focus on choosing one of Mount Sinai Hospital's core values and describe why this value resonates the most with you.

Core Values:

Safety: We protect our patients and our colleagues from harm.

Equity: We create a diverse and inclusive environment for our patients, students, and colleagues, free from bias, racism, and favoritism, to foster optimal care and just opportunities based on one's individual needs and abilities.

Agility: We are flexible and quick to adapt to changes.

Creativity: We identify and develop forward-thinking approaches to challenge conventions, solve problems, and push the boundaries of medicine.

Empathy: We demonstrate a deep understanding of our colleagues, our patients, and their loved ones through inclusion, compassion, respect, and caring.

Teamwork: We are better together by including the diverse perspectives of each team member to achieve outcomes far superior to those any individual could achieve alone.

"The core value equity resonates the most with me. Every day at work, I remind myself that everyone I come across has struggles. Every person we care for has a story. I make sure to get to know my patients whenever possible. Everyone has the right to compassionate care."

"I have three philosophies for my work--one for the clinic, one for me, and one for the patient, so I feel agility is the core value that resonates the most. First, I work in a system, and I respect that. I follow the rules, maintain my certifications, and appreciate the policies and values of whatever site I work. Patient care is a privilege, and I respect my role in clinical care and the part other people have. Second, I want to be the best at what I do. Every day I learn something, and that's because I choose to get better.
Last, I adapt to the individual. If I meet the requirements of my position and evolve within my profession, then I am free to adjust to my patient and be the provider they need. Some patients need a lot of attention; some want less, and some need boundaries. I have trained myself to adapt my communication style so a patient gets what they need."