Who has been your biggest inspiration in your life, particularly in pursuit of a career in medicine?

"I find inspiration in a variety of people and things. I would have to say that the person who has most greatly inspired me has been my late grandfather. As a framer, he always had a smile on his face no matter how hard he worked. He never hesitated to take time out of his day to lend a helping hand and show that he loved everyone. I want to live and work with the respect he commanded and the care he showed for others at all times."

While your life's inspiration can come from a book, a mentor, a family member, a celebrity, or an author, you want to ensure that the inspiration you discuss has impacted your future career in medicine! Talk to the interviewers about who has inspired your pursuit of medical school and beyond and why they were such a positive influence on you. As long as you speak from the heart, there is no wrong answer to this question.