Ethical dilemmas are one of the unsavory things that go with being a doctor. As applicants to medical schools, one of the things that will certainly will be assessed during the interview is your tolerance for ambiguity and understanding of ethical issues.
When answering ethical questions, such as your opinion or feelings about abortion, euthanasia, use of animal testing for new drugs, etc., it is important to be able to make a stand and deliver your point clearly.
Making a stand shows that you clearly know what you are talking about and can make a decision when it is critical. Sitting on the fence, on the other hand, will be a clear sign that you are playing it safe and might not have the grit it takes to make the hard decisions that comes with being a physician. However, make sure that as you make a stand you don’t end up coming across as a bigot, who is intolerant of other people’s opinions, especially that of the patient’s.
Prepare yourself for ethical questions by reading on the topics. Look at both sides and really search within yourself to know where you stand.
When it comes to this controversial topic it would be best if you know where you stand. You never know if you will be asked the question during an interview, and not having a ready and convincing answer can reflect badly on you.