Which clinical rotation did you find least favorable in medical school, and why?
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Purpose
This question checks how you handle parts of medicine you don't love. They want to see your professionalism, honesty, and ability to learn from less enjoyable experiences.
Tips
- Be honest but diplomatic. Pick a rotation not related to the field you're applying for.
- Explain why it was challenging in a constructive way, like missing patient interaction.
- Highlight what you learned or how it helped you grow, even if it wasn't your favorite.
Common mistakes
- Don't bash a specialty or use strong negative words like 'hated'.
- Avoid blaming others or being overly negative about colleagues or supervisors.
- Don't just complain; show how you coped or what you learned from the experience.