What drove you to pursue training as a general surgeon?

"During the rotations during my third and fourth years of medical school, I was drawn to surgery in my rotations in general surgery, urology, and ENT. My skills proved to be quite good, and I knew general surgery was my initial path in formal residency training. Over the last five years, I have gotten the chance to rotate with two of the best vascular surgeons in the country, and their work was awe-inspiring. The meticulous work needed to be done to perform simple carotid stenting and endarterectomy procedures was something I became very profound at. I'm so excited to be able to continue training in this field with your program."

In your answer here, focus on your reason for choosing this career path, responding with enthusiasm and passion. There is no right or wrong answer as long as you can show you have the skills and knowledge to succeed as a surgeon. To further your answer, explain how a career as a vascular surgeon will be a challenge and a motivator for you to be the best you can be during your fellowship training and your career.