What is your number one motivation in pursuing residency training in medical genetics?

"Having a dual specialization in internal medicine and genetics is necessary to achieve my career goals. My venture into medicine was to make a difference in the lives of others through investigation and discovery. I see no better path than leading the charge in the future for diseases like Parkinson's, diabetes, and hypertension."

As you answer, focus on your reason for choosing this career path in medical genetics and respond with enthusiasm and passion. There is no right or wrong answer. The interviewers want to gain insight into what made you pursue this career path to see if you will be a good fit for their medical genetics residency program.