When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?
Everyone handles the stress and disappointment of setbacks differently. When you work in the medical field, those setbacks can be amplified--at the same time, attending university even more so because your grades can significantly determine the success of your future career. Discuss with the interviewers how you typically cope with setbacks.
"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 can happen to anyone - 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."
Be sure to show the interview panel that you can keep your emotions under control when a setback occurs. If you are the type of person who gets angry or frustrated when you suffer a setback, the interviewers will see that you may not be up for the challenge of the PA program.
