Casper Practice test Scenario

Recall a time when a piece of media such as a book or news article had significant impact on you

Describe the media and why it had significant impact on you

Cytosponge - sponge (dissolvable) on a string test used to collect cells lining the oesophagus

diagnose oesophageal cancer

less invasive than endoscopy (uses a tube with small camera in throat)

cost effective

developed by cambridge professor, gastro consultant and team

proof of concept

translational research

Did this experience impact how you interact with others

new found appreciation for researchers and scientists

inspired me and pushed me to seek out research opportunities

lab assistant - have engaging thoughtful conversation, be inquisitive, ask questions

attend journal club

Gary is always on his phone, deadline upcoming, takes all credit?

Non confrontational, non judgemental

Personal issues, competing priorities, maybe phone use is approved by senior

Maybe he is doing work on the phone - suggest access to computer

Organise a suitable for minimal disruptions

Provide guidelines and resources

If still a problem, meet with rest of team

Look at alternatives

If it persists, explain effects on teams escalate to senior management important

Gary is still using phone but is completing work outside of normal working hours

Explain concern

Remind him of policy

effect on team work who are feeling pressure

Maybe is doing work related stuff - signpost him to resource

acknoweldge the work, but unfair to team and should set example

professionalism, better team collaboration

still persists escalate to senior management

Mikes bike is stolen - think Eric stole and posts a picture of him on social media

Was posting the stolen bike on social media an acceptable way to handle the situation?

Firstly, report stolen bike to police, provide them with all details, and when it was last seen, and whom you suspect it is

They are best handle to investigate

Can post on social but accusation without concreate 100% certainty is disnigenuous and unethical

Collect info

Ask other people if they have seen it

Approach Eric in a non-confrontational manner and explain the situation

How should mike handle the conversation if he approaches ERIC?

objective, non confrontational

accusator standpoint can inflame the situation

ask about Eric's bike - how did het get, when did he get it

Explain about your bike

Let him to know contact him if he see the bik

Maybe have a third person there to be a mediator in case it escalate

Boss constanly berates Lisa. Lisa's say she'll handle it.

Speak to both parties

Gather info from employee, check in on her

Stay non judgemental

Explore why she doesn't want to report- worried about career implication

further victimisation

locally resolve

Investigate if other people are being treated this with - maybe make a group case so she doesnt feel isolated

if it persists you will intervene

Speak to employer concerns about behaviour

lack of professionalism, how it made your feel

Ensure that this not happen again

If it does, report to senior, can effect future staff

How would you help a fellow student struggling with motivation?

Validate and acknowledge his feelings

Empathise - likely that I may have felt this at some point

Remember why he is doing the degree - create a vision board

Ask how you can help and support

Suggest ways that you destress and avoid burnout - eg taking up a sport, scheduling 'me-time'

re-organising timetable - not always focusing on work

Confidential helpline

or speak to trusted family and friends

don't isolate yourself

check in on mental wellbeing - be there for him

What are the most effective ways to learn about cultural sensitivity?

Ask - show genuine interest

Get students to share their culture

Find local organisations/groups that work with a cultural group

Exchange stories

What are the most effective ways to learn about culturally sensitive topics.

Encourage openness and respects

Allow others to express opinions respectfully

Speak about personal experiences

Speak about research on these issues