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• SituationalIntermediate·MMI station · Most programs

  You discover a classmate has a copy of the upcoming exam and is sharing it. What do you do?

  Integrity · Professionalism

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  1. 1Don't look at it, and say so.
  2. 2Find out what you can without spreading it: is it really the exam, and how widely is it shared?
  3. 3Encourage the classmate to stop and come forward.
  4. 4Tell the course director either way. The exam's fairness affects everyone, and future patients depend on honest assessment.
  5. 5Stay fair: you're reporting facts, not judging the person.

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  • Links academic honesty to patient trust, the real stakes.

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• SituationalIntermediate·MMI station · Vet

  What actions would you take if there were signs that an animal you're treating is being abused?

  Integrity · Communication

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  1. 1Start with safety: is anyone at risk right now?
  2. 2Gather information before judging anyone involved.
  3. 3Act in proportion: a private conversation first, escalation when needed.
  4. 4Close the loop: follow up, document and reflect.

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• SituationalIntermediate·MMI station · MD, DO, PA, Nursing, Residency

  You overhear a resident making an inappropriate joke about a patient. What do you do in the moment?

  Professionalism · Integrity

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  1. 1Check whether the patient or family could hear. If so, protect their dignity first.
  2. 2In the moment, a light redirect can work without humiliating anyone: "Let's keep it professional out here."
  3. 3Afterward, if you feel safe, talk to the resident privately and explain the impact.
  4. 4If it's a pattern or severe, use the program's reporting channel. As a student, involve a trusted supervisor.
  5. 5Acknowledge the power gap honestly; speaking up as a junior takes judgment and courage.

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  • Graded responses fit the situation instead of an all-or-nothing answer.
  • Recognizing the hierarchy makes the answer realistic.

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