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Question 3 of 35 for our Mercy College Physician Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 3 of 35

How do 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 certainly give my opinions more freely in a social setting with friends versus a workplace setting 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 how each side has their right to an opinion."

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How to Answer: How do you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Mercy College Physician Assistant interview.

  • 3. How do you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Questions like this can be tricky! Be sure to take note of the wording here as the interviewers are looking to see how you navigate controversial topics versus directly asking your opinion on these topics. This is the time to discuss how you remain tactful when controversial issues arise.

      Written by Krista Wenz on September 5th, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      The interviewers want to hear that you can remain neutral and apolitical when expressing your opinions on these controversial topics. As a PA student, you will have these topics come up with classmates, professors, mentors, and patients. The interview panel wants to see how you navigate these topics respectfully and professionally.

      Written by Krista Wenz on September 5th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "When it comes to controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning, I will certainly give my opinions more freely in a social setting with friends versus a workplace setting 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 how each side has their right to an opinion."

      Written by Krista Wenz on September 5th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "When my opinion is asked on controversial topics I typically remain neutral until the person I am talking with shares their opinion. I don't feel that everyone has to agree on these topics and that there is a wide variety of reasons why someone's answers may differ. This could be cultural, upbringing, SES, etc. I will politely express my opinions in the right situations."

      Marcie's Feedback

      The interviewer will be pleased that you don't push your opinions on others especially when it comes to these controversial topics. Can you give an example of a time when you successfully navigated a conversation of this nature? This will further strengthen your response. Nice job!

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