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

"Last year, I received a lower-than-normal grade on a chemistry project. When I approached my professor about the low grade, she told me she had expected much more from me. I was taken aback by this comment. But once I had time to absorb what was said, I realized that she expected more from me because she had high expectations of me. It was a compliment and a challenge rolled into one! I re-did the assignment with more passion the second time around. My grade improved significantly, and I thanked that professor for holding me to a higher standard."

Not all feedback will be delivered in a friendly, easy-to-absorb manner as a PA student. Think of a time you received feedback or criticism that was a bit hurtful or surprising. Discuss how you reacted productively. As you answer, you must highlight your ability to take criticism and learn from it. Talk about how you successfully implemented a change to give your interviewing team a sense of your ability to do this at the Western University of Health Sciences.