Who in your life has been the biggest mentor or inspiration to you?

"I find inspiration in a variety of people and things. The person who has most greatly inspired me is my grandfather. From a young age, he instilled a strong work ethic and a sense of compassion in me in all that I do. He was always there for me growing up when I needed important life lessons in my life and I want to pass this along to my patients. To this day, I miss the stories that we shared and the lessons I learned from him, but am forever grateful that we got that time together."

Your life's inspiration can come from a book, a mentor, your family, or a celebrity. Talk to the interviewers about who has inspired you and why. If possible, explain how this mentor or influence has inspired your choice to pursue a career as a psychiatrist.