Who in your life has inspired you?
The interviewers will ask this question to see if someone motivated you to pursue a career as an orthopedic surgeon and also to hear how you communicate and connect with other people. It is best to describe a person you are close to and avoid political or religious figures. You do not know what the interviewers' beliefs are, and you definitely do not want to offend anyone.
"So many people have inspired me in my life. If I had to choose who has inspired me the most, I would say my father. When I was three years old, my father was a soldier and was injured in Iraq. He returned home with an amputated leg and arm and PTSD. He went through many years of counseling and is now a motivational speaker who helps other wounded veterans. He has always been there for me and my family, never complained, and proved that you can get through anything with hard work and dedication."
