Table 1.

Behavioral questions and character traits [5–7]

Behavioral question example	Trait evaluated
Tell me about a time in which you had to use your spoken communication skills to get a point across that was important to you.	Communication, patience
Can you tell me a time during one of your rotations where you needed to take a leadership role in the case workup or care of the patient? How did this occur and what was the outcome?	Drive, determination
Tell us about a time when you made a major mistake. How did you handle it?	Integrity
What is the most difficult experience you have had in medical school?	Recognition of own limitations