What initially motivated you to pursue a career in medicine?

"From a young age, with the influence of my mother and grandmother, I was always interested in caring for others and helping those in need. They inspired in me a love for volunteering. It wasn't until I reached my early years of high school when I took a strong liking to the sciences in school and began volunteering at a local hospital that I developed a passion for medicine. Soon, I knew that medical school was in my future, and every academic pursuit moving forward was with that in mind."

Reflect upon what drew you to this career. Your interviewers aren't necessarily looking for a right and wrong answer here, so speak with enthusiasm and excitement when talking about the biggest influences in your life that led you to a future career as a physician.