How do you respond to feedback and criticism? Describe a situation where your work was criticized. What was your immediate reaction to the situation?

"As a student, I've always taken a positive and learning approach when I've received constructive criticism on my work. It's how I learn and improve in anything that I do. I received feedback on a paper early in my undergraduate program that said I wasn't detailed enough in my work. Rather than get upset by this, I thanked my professor and told her I would improve the next time. Here at Wayne State University, I'd look forward to working with and learning from your world-class faculty to help me become the best MD I can be."

Not all feedback will be delivered to you in a friendly, easy-to-absorb manner as a medical student. Think of a time you received feedback or criticism that was a bit hurtful or surprising. Discuss how you reacted productively. Tell a story that shows the interviewers how you could take the criticism and learn from it. Talk about how you successfully implemented changes in response to the feedback.