SituationalIntermediateMMI station
You overhear a resident making an inappropriate joke about a patient. What do you do in the moment?
Situational: A practical problem in school, clinic or work. What do you do next?
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Sample answer outline
- Check whether the patient or family could hear. If so, protect their dignity first.
- In the moment, a light redirect can work without humiliating anyone: "Let's keep it professional out here."
- Afterward, if you feel safe, talk to the resident privately and explain the impact.
- If it's a pattern or severe, use the program's reporting channel. As a student, involve a trusted supervisor.
- Acknowledge the power gap honestly; speaking up as a junior takes judgment and courage.
What makes it work
- Graded responses fit the situation instead of an all-or-nothing answer.
- Recognizing the hierarchy makes the answer realistic.
How to approach situational questions
- Start with safety: is anyone at risk right now?
- Gather information before judging anyone involved.
- Act in proportion: a private conversation first, escalation when needed.
- Close the loop: follow up, document and reflect.
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