If you suspected that an athlete under your care was secretly using banned performance-enhancing substances, how would you approach that situation? What balance would you strike between maintaining trust with the athlete and protecting their health, career, and the integrity of competition?
Specialty-Specific
Purpose
This question digs into your ethical judgment and integrity as a physician in Sports Medicine. Interviewers want to see how you balance athlete trust with health and competition integrity.
Tips
- Start with a private, caring conversation about health risks associated with PEDs.
- Emphasize the importance of trust while discussing the ethical implications of doping.
- Be aware of anti-doping regulations and show you know when to seek guidance on reporting.
Common mistakes
- Don't ignore the issue or say you'd just keep an eye on them without addressing it.
- Avoid downplaying the health risks of PEDs; they are serious and need to be highlighted.
- Don't jump to report them without first having a conversation; that can break trust.