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Question 2 of 40 for our Physician Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 40

How do you feel when a physician criticizes your work?

The interviewer is asking this question for a few different reasons. They want to hear how well you handle criticism, if you name-drop or speak poorly of the one that challenged you and if you seem to hold a grudge over the situation. If you choose to give an example, be sure it allows you to demonstrate your ability to handle criticism with style.

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How to Answer: How do you feel when a physician criticizes your work?

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  • 2. How do you feel when a physician criticizes your work?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer is asking this question for a few different reasons. They want to hear how well you handle criticism, if you name-drop or speak poorly of the one that challenged you and if you seem to hold a grudge over the situation. If you choose to give an example, be sure it allows you to demonstrate your ability to handle criticism with style.

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Entry Level Example

      "I am newer to my career as a PA, and with that information sometimes comes additional critiques from physicians. I take every critique as a learning opportunity. I am thankful for any feedback that helps me to become a better healthcare practitioner."

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Answer Example

      "It is never easy to be criticized or to receive unfavorable feedback. However, I believe that I can learn from each experience and constructively move forward. For example, a physician recently mentioned that my notes in the database were not as detailed as she would prefer. I had to take a minute and breathe because I spent extra time on those notes and felt frustrated by the feedback. However, I knew this physician could be tough to please, so I asked her to show me exactly how she preferred the notes in the system so that next time, as a team, we could be more efficient."

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "It depends on how the criticism is delivered. I am thankful for the learning opportunity if it's given in the sense of constructive feedback. If the feedback comes to me as rude or unforgiving, that can be tough to swallow. I am always prepared to defend my work because I know it's good, but I would never be unprofessional to save face."

      Written by Krista Wenz on January 31st, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "While it is never easy to receive criticism as a new provider, I expect to receive a lot of feedback. I have found that when I can take a step back from criticism or feedback, I can usually grow and become a better provider."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Perfect response!
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