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MCPHS PA Interview- Questions & Answers
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MCPHS PA Interview- Questions &Answers
Ethical situations Correct Ans-o Ex: Religion inhibiting person from getting vaccine
o Address problem directly, rather than going over someone's head
o Approach the primary player in the situation
o Discuss the ideal solution w/ players involved
o Could also ask a social worker for assistance
o Explain your ideal outcome with individuals at heart of the issue
o Detail your contingency plan: how you can protect your patient and their rights if ideal
situation does not work out
o If situation is reportable (law enforcement, public health department, supervisor), explain how
you would report it- This would be PLAN B
Experience in work you overcame Correct Ans-...
Why do you want to be a PA? Correct Ans-...
What is my biggest weakness? Correct Ans-...
Top 10 reasons to choose MCPHS? Correct Ans-· 1) It's in our DNA:A passion for health
sciences is in our DNA—we've been educating healthcare leaders for nearly 200 years. As the
only comprehensive healthcare institution in the US, we're prepared to meet the increased
demand for passionate and skilled healthcare professionals.
, · 2) Healthcare is in demand:There's never been a better time to pursue a career in healthcare.
One in three jobs created through 2026 will be in healthcare (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
With over 100 programs across a wide range of healthcare fields, you'll find a job with one of our
degrees.
· 3) Demonstrated career success:We're ranked #1 for Earning Power (Wall Street Journal/Times
Higher Education) and Most Transformative Colleges (Money Magazine, 2018). It doesn't stop
there—we also rank #3 nationally for Return on Investment (Georgetown University Center on
Education and the Workforce, 2019). College is an investment—at MCPHS, it pays off.
· 4) Located in medical hubs: MCPHS's three campuses sit in medical hubs across New England:
In Boston, the global medical hub of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area is home to the
nation's #1 pediatric hospital in Brigham and Women's Hospital, the fifth-best cancer care
institution in the U.S. in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and a Fortune 500 company in Merck.
· 5) Unmatched professional opportunities:At our three campuses, our students gain hands-on
experiences, make connections, and learn from leaders with clinical, research, and internship
opportunities at top-ranked institutions that are unavailable to other schools thanks to our long-
standing partnerships.
· 6) A modern curriculum:Collaboration across multiple healthcare professions is at the heart of
the integrated care models deployed across today's healthcare system. Interprofessional
educational experiences are at the core of
What are my strengths? Correct Ans--work ethic
-study habits
-driven
What courses did I most enjoy in undergraduate? Correct Ans--microbiology
-anatomy and physiology
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