PolicyIntermediateMMI station
Some argue that physicians have a duty to be role models for healthy living. Do you agree or disagree?
Policy and current issues: Health care systems, public health and debates you should have a view on.
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Sample answer outline
- Clarify the terms: is it a professional duty, or an expectation? A role model in what sense?
- Give the case for: credibility, patient trust, the public image of the profession.
- Give the case against: doctors are human, health isn't only about choices, and policing it could stigmatize doctors who are ill.
- Take a position, for example: doctors shouldn't undermine their own advice and should look after their health, but perfection isn't a professional duty.
- Close on the implication: supporting physician wellbeing.
What makes it work
- Both sides, then a clear and reasoned position.
- Defining terms first shows careful thinking.
Avoid
- Agreeing or disagreeing in one sentence with no reasons.
How to approach policy and current issues questions
- Define the issue in one sentence so you and the interviewer agree on terms.
- Give the strongest arguments on both sides, with one fact you are sure of.
- Take a clear position and name its tradeoffs.
- Bring it back to patients and your future role.
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