Admissions committees want to know what has motivated you to pursue a career in medicine. When developing this theme, ask yourself questions like: How old was I when I first wanted to become a doctor? What sequence of events led to that decision? Was there a defining moment? Was there ever any uncertainty? Were you inspired by particular person or experience? What kind of doctor do you want to be/in what area or with what community do you want to serve and how does this tie into your motivation?
There are several common ways applicants incorporate this theme into their essay. If you decide to use one of these methods in your essay, here are some things to remember about them