QUESTION 5 OF 30

Tell us about an ethical dilemma you encountered while in medical school.

As a physician, you may sometimes be asked to do unethical things. The interviewers ask this question to see that you are honest and have integrity. They want to hear that you have morals and can be trusted in your position. Some examples could be witnessing someone cheat or steal something or someone asking you to do something you knew was morally wrong. Describe a time when you encountered an ethical dilemma in medical school and how you responded.

"I had my ethics tested during my second year of medical school. A classmate asked me to help him cheat on a test because he had not had time to study. Even though we were friends, I told him I could not ethically help him cheat and that, as physicians, we are held to a higher standard. After that, I found it very hard to be friends with him since I do not condone that type of behavior."

Unlock all 30 Otolaryngology Residency questions

Prepare for program directors' questions about your commitment to head and neck surgery.

Get Started

Previous Question Next Question

Otolaryngology Residency Mock Interview

Tell us about an ethical dilemma you encountered while in medical school.

Unlock all 30 Otolaryngology Residency questions

30 Otolaryngology Residency Interview Questions & Answers