How do you respond to setbacks? Are you and your work affected?
Everyone handles the stress and disappointment of setbacks differently. The interviewing team at the Wayne State University medical school knows you will face some setbacks during your time with them, and they need to know that you will handle them with class and ease.
"Experiencing a setback is always disappointing as a student 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 happen to medical students, despite their level of expertise or years of experience. If I experience a major setback, I will take a few moments to debrief internally and take the time to learn from the situation. Your amazing faculty at Wayne State University would be a great team to learn from."
Discuss with the interviewers how you typically cope with setbacks in your schoolwork. Some key things that your interviewers will look for are your ability to stay positive and use them as learning opportunities moving forward.
