"As a person that thrives under pressure, I am confident in my ability to succeed in your program over the next three years. One time in medical school, our block exams were moved to an earlier date. To prepare for the exam on time, I had to ask my peers for recommendations on study materials to better understand difficult concepts. Fortunately, I was able to prepare for the exam on time, but I realized it is important to know what resources you have, even if you don't plan to use them, as unexpected challenges arise in both medical school and patient care."

Provide an example of a time you were challenged by a difficult workload or a pressure-packed situation. Perhaps you managed several critical patients or had a difficult workload. Discuss how you reacted in that situation, what you learned from this experience, and if you would do things differently next time. Don't forget to talk about the resources you used to handle the challenge.

"I feel comfortable and even thrive in situations where I have worked under pressure. This skill served me well during my time as an EMT. I am eager to continue to work in a fast paced environment."

"One of my favorite phrases is "Pressure creates the diamond"! I feel like I perform well under pressure and have always sought out situations that push me to become my best whether that be athletic events or medical school. I'm looking forward to training at a program that will push me in that same way and help me thrive in those situations."