Understanding of profession/health care
knowledge stations

In many stations it is important to demonstrate your knowledge of the current trends, policies, challenges, and changing roles of health care practitioners. Keep up to date with the governing body for your future profession, and make sure to watch/read the news as much as possible to be aware of current events. Some of these questions can include sensitive topics like physician-assisted suicide, stem cell research, abortion, aboriginal and alternative medicine, access to care in rural populations, as well as school specific teaching methods or curriculum

For example, “What is the biggest challenge currently facing the profession of _________?” or “If the Prime Minister of Canada asked you to recommend one change to our health care system that would make the biggest impact, what would you recommend?”

1. State the issue and why it is an issue (“What are you basing your recommendations on?” “What type of research have you done about the Canadian Healthcare system?”)
2. Include ideas/initiatives to improve the issue (“What initiative would you take to address this situation?” “How do you think you can help to make this change?”)
3. Discuss actions and implications — costs and benefits (“What implications do you think this suggestion will have on health care costs?” “What benefits and challenges are there with social and environmental concerns?”)
4. End with a summary statement