What does your family think of your career choice?
Many families will support a family member's decision to become a physician, while others will not. The interviewers want to hear that you have a support system to help you through your residency program. If your family disapproves of your career choice, hopefully, you have a mentor or friends who are happy with your choice to become a physician. Explain to the interviewers what your family thinks of your decision. If they are not supportive, briefly mention why they are not supportive, then explain who outside of your family supports your decision.
"My family consists of my mother and sister. My mother is not happy that I chose to become a physician because she thinks it costs too much money in schooling and training to become one. She wanted me to become a grade school teacher like her, but I have always wanted to be a doctor after reading an anatomy and physiology book in sixth grade. My sister, on the other hand, is my biggest supporter, and she is happy for me and my career choice. My sister works as a neonatal nurse but is now thinking of switching careers and becoming an obstetrician after hearing my stories about medical school."
