Fellowship Mock Interview
Master 40 Fellowship interview questions covering research goals, funding justification, and academic potential.
Question 13 of 40
Who in your life has been the biggest mentor or inspiration to you?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Your interviewers want to gain some insight into the personalities and personal motivations of each candidate they consider for their fellowship program. This question allows your interviewers to see what has influenced you to become a life-changing physician down the road.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I find inspiration in a variety of people and things. The person who has most greatly inspired me is my grandmother. She always had a smile on her face no matter how hard she worked, and she loved everyone. She was well respected and always gave more than she received. As I pursue residency training with your esteemed program, I will treat my patients with the same sense of respect and care as her as much as I can."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Your life's inspiration can be a book, a mentor, a family member, or a celebrity. Talk to the interviewers about who has inspired your life and why. If possible, explain how this mentor or influence has inspired your choice to pursue a career as a physician.
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My mother is my biggest inspiration. She was the youngest of five siblings and worked her way to achieve the American dream by emigrating from Nigeria and putting herself through college and nursing school while raising my sister and me. She continues to be my source of support when I need to vent about tough situations or share good news.
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This is such a personal question and your response is very genuine and heartfelt!
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