Texas Tech University Medical School Mock Interview
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Question 26 of 40
How do you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Questions like this can be tricky! Be sure to note the wording of the question. The interviewers want to see how you navigate controversial topics. They are not asking for your opinion on these topics. Discuss how you remain tactful when controversial topics arise.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"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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For this question, it is best to show the interview panel you understand what topics are appropriate to talk about with friends, family, and colleagues and which subjects you do not discuss with patients. The interview panel wants to see that you know to be diplomatic and professional in the workplace.
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