Tell me about a time in the Emergency Department when you had to make a critical decision under pressure.
Specialty-Specific
Purpose
Interviewers want to see how you handle high-stakes situations in the ED. They’re looking for your ability to make quick, effective decisions when it really counts.
Tips
- Use the STAR-L method: Share a specific Situation, your Task, the Actions you took, the Result, and what you Learned.
- Make sure your example is from the ED and involves a real emergency to show you understand the environment.
- Highlight your role and the specific decisions you made, focusing on how you prioritized and communicated with your team.
Common mistakes
- Don’t pick a scenario that isn’t from the ED; it won’t show your relevant experience.
- Avoid talking about trivial decisions; make sure your example is genuinely critical.
- Don’t just describe what others did; focus on your own actions and decision-making process.