"During medical school, I learned how important teamwork is in both a clinic and hospital setting. I intend to bring my top-notch communication skills to your Emergency Medicine Residency program. I maintain open lines of communication with my colleagues and support staff. In a busy emergency setting, there can be a hundred things happening at once, and the only way for the team to keep abreast of everything is through communication. I'm also excited to take charge of a care team. You'll quickly find that people typically work well with my leadership style. I listen to ideas from everyone, show respect for everyone I work with, and don't hesitate to grab the bull by the horns when needed."

The goal of your response is to describe why collaboration is vital to running an efficient and quality emergency room. Describe your approach to collaborating with others. Highlight your leadership skills, communication skills, listening skills, and the respect you show for others in a working environment. If you have examples of times you've proven to be a team player, don't hesitate to share them.

"As an Emergency Medicine physician you often need a team approach to provide the best care to the patient. This can involve nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, consulting physicians of other specialties. A great emergency doctor is able to work effectively within the team."

"This is absolutely critical in all of medicine but especially in Emergency Medicine. We deal with the sickest and most complex patients, touching every specialty in healthcare. Knowing how to both lead a team and take direction is vital to making sure that we are able to provide the highest level of care for our patients. Whether this means working with Respiratory Therapists and Pharmacists to care for critically ill patients or working with a consultant Surgeon on the optimal management of a patient with a surgical complication, EM physicians must be capable of listening while leading."