Who in your life has been the biggest mentor or inspiration to you?

"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."

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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