Scenario Type: Academic and Professional Integrity

Integrity scenarios test whether you can uphold honesty and professional standards — even when it is personally difficult. These scenarios often involve witnessing dishonesty, being pressured to compromise your integrity, or facing the consequences of your own mistakes. The correct SJT answers consistently value honesty over convenience, accountability over self-protection, and professional duty over personal loyalty.

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The Core Principles

Principle	Application
Honesty is non-negotiable	The medical profession is built on trust; dishonesty at any level undermines that trust
Mistakes are inevitable; concealment is not	Everyone makes errors; what matters is what you do next
Integrity trumps loyalty	You should not compromise your integrity to protect a friend
Self-reporting is valued	Admitting your own mistakes is "very appropriate" — it is a sign of professional strength, not weakness
Systemic learning requires transparency	Healthcare systems cannot improve without knowing about problems

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Scenario A: Witnessing Cheating

The Setup

You see a fellow student cheating during an exam, copying someone else's work, fabricating data, or submitting work that is not their own.