Who would you say has been your biggest inspiration on your path to a career in medicine?

"My big brother has always been my biggest inspiration. He inspired my solid work ethic and compassion. Watching him go into medical school years before me and now become a successful Orthopedic Surgeon inspired me to pursue the same career path."

Your life's inspiration can come from a book, a mentor, family, or a celebrity. Talk to the interviewers about who has inspired you and why. If possible, explain how this mentor or influence has inspired your choice to pursue a career as a Dermatologist.

"The family physician that I went to for my whole life inspired me to go into medicine and has acted as a mentor, guiding me towards a career in medicine from the time I was in high school. She treated me when I was sick and always encouraged me to push myself to do things I thought were impossible."

"One of my biggest sources of inspiration was my research supervisor during my research fellowship. He was patient and thoughtful when we presented our research to him and guided us through addressing setbacks and improving our work to an even higher quality. He gave me tasks that drew on my strengths and provided focused feedback to improve my weaknesses. He was a great teacher, and wonderful and compassionate physician. He was a great inspiration for me to aim to be an academic dermatologist."