How do you respond to constructive feedback?
BehavioralProfessionalismCore
Purpose
This question checks if you're professional, humble, and open to growth. Residency is all about learning, so they want to see if you take feedback as a chance to improve, not as a personal attack.
Tips
- Show that you welcome feedback and see it as a tool for improvement.
- Mention that you stay calm and don't take feedback personally.
- Give a specific example of how you used feedback to make a positive change.
Common mistakes
- Don't get defensive or dismissive about feedback.
- Avoid justifying your actions instead of listening to the feedback.
- Don't forget to mention how you plan to implement the feedback.