How would you react if you discovered a classmate cheating?
This challenging question is meant to reveal how you deal with situations around ethics. The admissions team at TouroCOM is looking for evidence that you have the strong mind and personal character required to be a trusted medical professional.
Being a trusted medical professional may sometimes mean making uncomfortable decisions. Show the admissions team that you value honesty above all else and that you would react to cheating in a way that shows leadership and integrity.
If you have found yourself in a situation like this, you can draw on this example when you respond by telling a brief story. Of course, be careful not to name anyone outright. Instead, focus on the way you reacted and helped resolve the situation.
"An honorable person will do what is right even when nobody is looking. I wholeheartedly believe that the medical field should have only honorable people who do the right thing and vow to do no harm. If I were to encounter a classmate cheating, I would discreetly tell the administration, professor, or a dean to ensure the situation was dealt with quickly and with minimal disruption to others."
