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Health care systems, public health and debates you should have a view on.

• PolicyIntermediate·MMI station · MD, DO

  Some argue that physicians have a duty to be role models for healthy living. Do you agree or disagree?

  Professionalism · Critical thinking

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  1. 1Clarify the terms: is it a professional duty, or an expectation? A role model in what sense?
  2. 2Give the case for: credibility, patient trust, the public image of the profession.
  3. 3Give the case against: doctors are human, health isn't only about choices, and policing it could stigmatize doctors who are ill.
  4. 4Take a position, for example: doctors shouldn't undermine their own advice and should look after their health, but perfection isn't a professional duty.
  5. 5Close on the implication: supporting physician wellbeing.

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  • Both sides, then a clear and reasoned position.
  • Defining terms first shows careful thinking.

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  • Agreeing or disagreeing in one sentence with no reasons.

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• PolicyAdvanced·MMI station · MD, DO, Residency

  Should physicians be allowed to go on strike?

  Professionalism · Health systems

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  1. 1Define the issue in one sentence so you and the interviewer agree on terms.
  2. 2Give the strongest arguments on both sides, with one fact you are sure of.
  3. 3Take a clear position and name its tradeoffs.
  4. 4Bring it back to patients and your future role.

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