USMLE Review Conflict Resolution: Negotiation Skills
The ability to successfully resolve conflicts when an internal investigation USMLE is probably one of the most important skills a medical student can. But there are few formal opportunities to learn in a society. Like all other human skills can be taught conflict resolution. Moreover, like other skills, it consists of many sub-skills, each individual and interdependent. These powers are both cognitive and behavioral therapy are quite simple in the context of conflict to resolve, thus maximizing productive preparation for USMLE step.
Successful negotiation of conflicts that arise in the journal USMLE requires skills that are taught and practiced. They are:
The ability to determine nature of the conflict. Diagnosis of the type of conflict is the basis of any attempt to resolve through negotiation. The important point is to decide whether the conflict is an ideology or a real conflict – or a combination of both. Conflict of values is very difficult to negotiate because the beliefs and opinions that were formed and strengthened over the years come. The difference in values can be easily, if the different positions of both parties will feel a real solution or tangible way. A classic example would be the opposite view of how Muslim women should their clothing be worn. A conflict that arises from a type of clothing is available as an alternative should be given as long as this connection is the value of each
Effective in initiating confrontations. It is important not to begin by attacking or degrading the other party. Defensive blocks in a game or two is usually a rapid resolution of the differences. The most effective way to the other party asking for the student to the following concrete that the conflict within him or her. For example: “.. I have a problem because of your fear of the darkness, we must keep the lights on, and so I have trouble getting a good night’s sleep” This approach is more effective than saying: “It’s so childish to be afraid to the dark! “In other words, the confrontation is not synonymous with verbal attacks.
The ability to hear other views. After the confrontation was initiated, the person making the confrontation to hear the other perspective. Argument to elicit responses that should be avoided. You should not try to defend yourself, explain your position or make demands and threats. Instead, you should be able to participate in an active than reflective listening or not. Listen and reflect, and to paraphrase or clarify the other person stands. Usually when the other person that the person lowers his defense and in turn are more willing to listen to your feedback.
The fact that every medical student has different origins and generations, would be enough to meet the difference. It is how your interpersonal skills, a calm and productive, will dictate USMLE exam.
The author Gerald Faye Johnson is a consultant in educational content for Apollo Audio, LLC and Premedical Solutions, LLC. He wrote this article on research, interviews, and experience the real USMLE test-takers, medical students, doctors and specialists in American medical education is based. When students and teachers to share their experiences with us some of their objective and subjective data from a number (view example) and should be considered as such by the reader.