situational judgement test

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a lot of previously unseen ethical dilemmas. Some individuals refuse to wear masks because they believe this infringes on their personal rights. Let's say that a patient with stroke symptoms decided to come to the emergency room. Upon entry to the hospital, the...

What is the SJT? The AAMC’s new test was beta tested in the 2019-20 cycle by two medical schools (University of California, Davis and University of Minnesota). It expanded in 2020-21 to include Geisinger, Morehouse, and University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB), and this cycle also includes the...

Circumcision is a popular practice in many parts of the world, often for cultural reasons. Current research shows that the benefits of circumcision do not outweigh the risks of the procedure. Imagine you were an individual whose religion dictates circumcision. Would a government outlawing...

Burnout is increasingly common among professionals. Mindfulness is one strategy that is used to cope with burnout and as a preventative mechanism. Mindfulness focuses on letting go of thoughts and focusing on one's senses and surroundings. Often, individuals show skepticism about starting...

Healthcare professionals working in university-affiliated hospitals often have to act as teachers to professional school students such as nursing students, medical students, physiotherapy students etc. Without having proper training in education, it's sometimes very difficult for healthcare...

The golden rule in many religions is "treat others like you want to be treated." Why is this rule so prevalent in many cultures? Think of a time when you were treated unfairly and describe it briefly. As a follow-up to the question above, would you do anything differently if you could go back...

You are working part-time in a sports equipment store. In the last month, some money from the register has started to go missing. Your boss accuses you of stealing the money. You are innocent. How do you manage the sudden change in your working relationship with your boss? Your boss decides...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was revealed that several politicians holding a government position went on vacation, flouting travel restrictions and social-distancing policies. What are the ethical implications of people in power disregarding the rules they create? Do you think these...

Your friend, Tori, wants to start a club that will raise money to help families in Yemen, who are currently going through a famine crisis. What are some ethical considerations regarding this scenario? What if Tori was only doing this so this will look good on her application to a professional...

Your friend, Mia, can be quite blunt and doesn't always realize that she may come across as offensive. Your other friend, Albert, confesses that he is dyslexic. Mia jokes that he is illiterate; Albert laughs it off but you can tell he is hurt by her comment. What do you say to Mia? What if...

You are put into a lab group with 4 other classmates for your biology lab project. One member, Ronald, declares that he will lead the project. Whenever other group members make a suggestion, he is very demeaning and condescending. Exasperated by his behaviour, the other lab members and you start...

Think of a time when you didn't keep a promise to someone you cared for. Briefly describe the situation. Is there a difference between breaking a promise you made to your best friend versus breaking a promise you made to a stranger? How would you respond to an angry friend when they found out...

Albert Einstein once said, "Curiosity has its own reason for existing." What did Einstein mean when he said that? When can curiosity be dangerous? Describe a time where you showed extensive curiosity. Give yourself 5 minutes to articulate a response & Discuss Below !! This scenario is from...

Your brother just told you that he wants to become a teacher. He says he was inspired by his math teacher and believes that he is going to be an awesome teacher if he chooses this career path. He has a very extroverted personality and loves working with others. What are some things your brother...

A close friend in your 1st-year veterinary school class tells you that his mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. He feels overwhelmed by his studies and is considering dropping out of veterinary school to spend more time with his mother. Should you encourage him to do so? How can...

"University students volunteer mostly to make their resumes more impressive." Why do you think someone would make a statement like this? Think of a time in your life when you volunteered because you thought it would look impressive on your resume. If organizations are often in need of...