Physician Assistant
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Interview question list updated: September 19, 2024
Start with these three questions to get going:
Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision regarding a patient's care. How did you approach it and what was the outcome?
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Tell me about an instance when you had to handle an emergency situation in a clinical setting. What actions did you take and what was the result?
Discuss a time when you had to deliver bad news to a patient or their family. How did you handle the conversation and what was the reaction?
Complete the next five questions to be well prepared:
Describe a situation where you identified a potential health risk or complication before it became a serious issue. What steps did you take to address it?
Recall a time when you faced a communication barrier with a patient. How did you overcome it and ensure effective communication?
Can you share an experience where you had to adapt to new protocols or procedures quickly in your practice? How did you manage the transition?
Talk about a challenging diagnosis you encountered. How did you approach the diagnostic process and what was the patient's outcome?
Think of a time when you went beyond your regular duties to assist a patient. What motivated you to do so and what was the impact on the patient?
Tackle these remaining questions for thorough preparation:
Can you describe a time when you had to handle an emergency medical situation? What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
Tell me about an instance when you had to work closely with a physician to develop a patient treatment plan. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?
Can you give an example of a time when you had to make a critical decision on the spot? What was the situation and what steps did you take to resolve it?
Tell me about a time when you had to explain a complex medical procedure or diagnosis to a patient. How did you ensure the patient understood?
Describe an experience where you had to manage multiple patients with varying levels of need. How did you prioritize and manage your time effectively?
Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to adapt to a sudden change or new information in a clinical setting? How did you handle it?
Tell me about a time when you identified a potential health issue early on during patient assessment. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
Can you give an example of a time when you implemented a new protocol or procedure in your practice? What was the situation, and how did you ensure it was successfully adopted?
Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult patient or family member. How did you manage the situation and what was the result?
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Tell me about how you handled a patient who struggled with pain management.
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Describe an interaction you had with a patient that made a lasting impact on you.
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Describe an instance where you had to advocate for a patient's needs within the healthcare team. How did you approach it and what was the result?
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Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to work closely with a medical team to solve a complex patient problem? What role did you play and what was the result?
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Tell me about an instance when you went above and beyond for a coworker.
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Discuss a time when you think was the most difficult part about being a physician assistant.
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Describe the steps you take to get patients to relax and share their medical history and symptoms with you.
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Give an example of when you had to manage a multi-tasking scenario under time pressure. How did you prioritize your tasks and what was the outcome?
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