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?