QUESTION 22 OF 35

Who is your mentor?

The Cambridge Dictionary defines a mentor as, 'a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school.' During your life, you may have had many mentors, especially while doing your residency or fellowship. The interviewer wants to hear who has had the most significant impact on your life, which shows that you seek growth and improvement and value learning from others.

"My mentor is my grandfather. He raised my brother and me after my parents were killed in a car accident when I was six years old. He was always there for me and taught me right from wrong and how to work hard to reach my goals. My grandfather is also a thoracic surgeon, and he is the reason I chose this profession. He helped me choose the right courses to take in high school and college and paid for all of my education to avoid student debt. I truly owe everything I have achieved to the support and guidance of my grandfather."

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