Why do you want to be a physician? What appeals to you about working in the medical field?
The interviewers at the medical school you are interviewing with would like to understand what drives your pursuit of a career in the medical field. Your core passion will keep you going on the toughest days while attending medical school. For the interviewers to understand how to motivate you, they need to know what fires you up!
"Several factors drive my passion for a career in medicine. If I had to pinpoint one main driver, I would say that saving the lives of others every day is the most significant for me. Everyone deserves great health care, and I plan to live that mantra by being the best at what I do and giving my all to my patients every day."
It is okay to share a personal story when answering this question. Perhaps you can discuss what initiated your interest in attending medical school. Whatever drives you, make sure the interviewers can feel your passion, whether that is a desire to help others, being skilled in biological sciences, or a drive to one day help cure a disease.
"I have always been a giving person, thinking about others before myself. I also enjoy learning about science and the human body. Therefore, medicine has only felt like a natural job choice. I believe it will be the most emotionally fulfilling profession."
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Anonymous Answer
My main driver for wanting to become a physician is a fascination with the material and practice itself. I'm very drawn to the study of biology, in particular, human anatomy, cellular function, and disease pathology. Going to medical school to learn more about these topics and how to use that knowledge to save lives and improve people's quality of living seems like the perfect career in my mind.
Rachelle's Feedback
You have some excellent reasons for being on this career path - your passion truly shines through!
