As a new trainee in our psychiatry residency program, how will you handle any crisis situations that would occur with patients?

"I am a person who can work through my emotions to stay focused in any situation and I pride myself on this ability. In a time of crisis, when decisions need to be made swiftly and responsibly, I would rely on my ability to think clearly, communicate with my care team members and grab the bull by the horns, and direct others when needed. I would come to your psychiatry residency program fully knowing that I will face some difficult challenges and I'm ready to prove to you that I can do this with ease."

Prior to your psychiatry residency interviews, you'll want to put some thought into your skills and qualities that make you great at handling crisis situations so you can clearly reiterate them to your team of interviewers. Some important personality traits that you can discuss are your ability to lead others, your overall teamwork skills, your communication skills, and your emotional stability. Presenting a crisis situation that you faced in the past where you learned something for the future can go a long way with the interviewers as well. How you have handled a crisis situation in the past will often predict how you will react in the future.