As a medical student at Georgetown University, how will you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning?

"When it comes to controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning, I will give my opinions more freely in a social setting with student colleagues at Georgetown University versus in the workplace or around patients. If at work, I would try to keep my personal opinion to myself or, at the very least, remain diplomatic by expressing that each side has a right to an opinion by talking about the pros and cons of each side of the coin. I would always be well informed of the legal ramifications of these topics and be ready to discuss them."

Discuss how you will remain tactful when controversial topics arise during your training in medical school. A great approach is to say that you will highlight the pros and cons of any controversial medical topic and allow patients to make their own knowledge-based decisions. Also, highlight the legal ramifications of any of the topics.