How PREview Scenarios Work
AAMC PREview scenarios usually describe a realistic academic, clinical, or team-based situation. You then rate possible responses using four categories: Very Ineffective, Ineffective, Effective, or Very Effective.
A strong response usually protects the person affected, respects policy, communicates directly, and uses appropriate support. A weak response often avoids the problem, escalates too aggressively, hides information, blames someone, or prioritizes personal comfort over professional responsibility.
For each response, ask three questions:
- Does this action address the central professionalism issue?
- Does it respect the people involved while maintaining appropriate boundaries?
- Does it move the situation toward honesty, safety, accountability, or constructive support?
That framework matters because AAMC PREview scoring is based on alignment with a consensus key developed with medical education subject matter experts. You are not trying to invent the most dramatic action. You are trying to recognize the most professionally appropriate one.