Who was the biggest mentor or inspiration to you to pursue a career in medical genetics?

Your life's inspiration can come from a book, a mentor, family, or a celebrity. It could also be a faculty member during your medical school training or a physician you know in the field currently. Talk to the interviewers about who has inspired your pursuit of this dream and why.

"The biggest inspiration in my pursuit of a career in medicine was my junior high science teacher. I remember how fascinated I was when I first learned cell biology and basic chemistry. My teacher believed in me and encouraged my interest in life science and medicine. During medical school, I opted for an elective rotation in clinical genetics, and the amazing attending I worked with exposed me to the fascinating world of etiology and genetics. Her curiosity and passion drove me to pursue this training as a medical geneticist."