If you could name just one person, who would you say has been your biggest inspiration in your life?

"I find inspiration in a variety of people and things. I would have to say that my second-grade teacher in elementary school has always been my biggest inspiration. That year of my life, when she was my teacher, was a very difficult year for my family. She was like a rock in helping me to keep a positive attitude and work hard to succeed. As I grew and got into athletics, she was a coach of mine through high school. She always pushed me to put in the hard work necessary to improve, even when I wasn't the most gifted or talented compared to my peers. Looking back, these are lesson I will take with me for the rest of my life and career."

Your life's inspiration can be a mentor, a family member, a friend, a celebrity, or an author. Talk to the interviewers about who has been the biggest inspiration in your life and why you would call them your biggest inspiration. If possible, try to link the inspiration they've had on you to your future success as a peds resident for the next two years.