UMass Chan Medical School strives to be a diverse academic community mindful of the fact that diversity makes our community stronger and benefits the patients we serve. Share your definition of diversity. Describe an example where you contributed to the diversity of a group, team or class. Connect this to how you will contribute to the diversity of the UMass Chan Medical School community.
Describe a time when you have made a decision that was not popular and how you handled this.
Describe a time when you were on a team that was dysfunctional in some regard. How did you address the situation?
Describe a meaningful interaction you have had with a person whom you have helped at work, school or another activity.
Have you ever been in the middle of a situation where there was poor communication? What did you do to improve it?
Describe a time when you have 'thought outside the box' to solve a problem.
Describe a time when you suffered a setback. How did you respond to this challenge?
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