Tell us about a time when you successfully led a team. What was the biggest factor for you to succeed in this leadership role?

"If I were to successfully match into your program, it wouldn't take you long to see that I am a natural leader that promotes and fosters open lines of communications, treats others with respect, and thrives on leading by example. This is best exemplified by the three years that I was the captain of my college lacrosse team. I loved being the leader that unified our team when things weren't going well and helped to lift the team up in victory. I can definitely see this leadership style carrying over well as I enter psychiatry residency training with your program."

As you answer, you will ideally want to showcase for the interviewers the primary factors that made your leadership style a success. Your example could come from the workplace or perhaps a time when you led a group project during medical school. No matter what example you use, you'll want to prove your ability to lead others with respect and an eye for achievement.