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Tell me about a time · Traditional one-on-one · Beginner8

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A real past experience that shows how you work, lead, fail and recover.

BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one, Panel Most programs
Tell me about a meaningful interaction you had with a patient.
Empathy · Communication
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1. Pick one patient and one moment, and protect their privacy: no names or identifying details.
2. Describe what they needed beyond the medical task, and what you noticed.
3. Say what you did, even if it was small: listening, explaining, staying.
4. Reflect on what it taught you about care, and how it shapes the clinician you want to become.
What makes it work
Small, specific moments feel more genuine than heroic ones.
The reflection shows insight, not just exposure.
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Making yourself the hero of the story.
Details that could identify the patient.
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BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one, Panel Most programs
Describe a time you showed leadership.
Leadership · Teamwork
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1. Pick a real example with stakes. Set up the situation in two sentences.
2. Spend most of your time on your own actions, and say "I", not only "we".
3. Give an honest result, including what didn't work.
4. End with what you learned and how you've used it since.
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BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one, Panel PA
What experiences have prepared you for the PA profession?
Self-awareness
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1. Pick a real example with stakes. Set up the situation in two sentences.
2. Spend most of your time on your own actions, and say "I", not only "we".
3. Give an honest result, including what didn't work.
4. End with what you learned and how you've used it since.
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BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one OT
Tell me about something you saw during your observation hours that changed how you think about OT.
Self-awareness
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1. Pick a real example with stakes. Set up the situation in two sentences.
2. Spend most of your time on your own actions, and say "I", not only "we".
3. Give an honest result, including what didn't work.
4. End with what you learned and how you've used it since.
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BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one, Panel OT, PT, PA
Tell me about a time you used creativity to solve a problem with limited resources.
Critical thinking
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1. Pick a real example with stakes. Set up the situation in two sentences.
2. Spend most of your time on your own actions, and say "I", not only "we".
3. Give an honest result, including what didn't work.
4. End with what you learned and how you've used it since.
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BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one, Panel Most programs
Tell me about a time you had to earn back someone's trust after a mistake.
Integrity · Self-awareness
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1. Pick a real example with stakes. Set up the situation in two sentences.
2. Spend most of your time on your own actions, and say "I", not only "we".
3. Give an honest result, including what didn't work.
4. End with what you learned and how you've used it since.
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BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one, Panel Most programs
What did you learn the last time you received harsh feedback?
Self-awareness · Resilience
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1. Pick a real example with stakes. Set up the situation in two sentences.
2. Spend most of your time on your own actions, and say "I", not only "we".
3. Give an honest result, including what didn't work.
4. End with what you learned and how you've used it since.
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BehavioralBeginnerTraditional one-on-one, Panel Most programs
Tell me about a time you helped a struggling teammate without making them feel small.
Teamwork · Empathy
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1. Pick a real example with stakes. Set up the situation in two sentences.
2. Spend most of your time on your own actions, and say "I", not only "we".
3. Give an honest result, including what didn't work.
4. End with what you learned and how you've used it since.
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