How do setbacks emotionally affect you and your work?
Every medical student handles the stress and disappointment of setbacks differently, and your interviewing team at Drexel University is well aware of this. Since the pressure and workload during medical school can amplify these setbacks, interviewers want to hear that you can handle them professionally and productively.
"Experiencing a setback is always disappointing and can be very disheartening, especially when involving a project that I have put a lot of time and effort into. I understand that setbacks happen to everyone - despite their level of expertise or years of experience. If I experience a major setback, I will take a few moments to debrief internally, get some fresh air if possible, or discuss what I could have done differently with a mentor. Then, I move on. Rather than dwell on my mistakes, I choose to learn from them. I'm confident this process will be very beneficial for me in medical school as well."
Discuss with the interviewers how you typically cope with setbacks. Make sure to highlight that you don't let them get you down and out but instead stay focused and work harder to correct any situations that go wrong.
