"As you can see from my CV, I was a DI athlete during my undergraduate program, and athletics have always been a big part of my life. When I suffered an ACL injury during my junior year, I saw firsthand how a great team of physicians and rehab specialists could get me back on the field in short order, and I knew I wanted to help pass this along to others as a career. I've dedicated my last three years of residency training for this moment and am so excited about the prospect of joining your program."

This is a question where you can truly shine by espousing the vision of the specialty--the athlete. Share your motivations and experiences leading you to pursue a sports medicine fellowship and a practice in the field. Speak from the heart, and your interviewers will sense your passion immediately.

"As a physiatrist who has focused my training and research into musculoskeletal health, sports medicine is a natural fit. I'm an avid marathon runner and would love to help keep aging runners able to participate in the sport that they love. For me, a well-rounded and robust future practice will include seeing sports med-related patients, and I'm confident your program can help me develop further skills I will need for this future."