Describe a lecture in medical school that inspired you to take action or make a change.

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Purpose

Interviewers want to see if something in your education moved you beyond passive learning. Did it change your perspective, motivate you to do something differently, or spark a new interest?

Tips

  • Think of a specific lecture that genuinely influenced you.
  • Briefly set the scene: what was the lecture about and why it resonated.
  • Focus on the action or change it prompted in you. Be concrete and specific.

Common mistakes

  • Avoid saying no lecture inspired you. It might make you seem passive.
  • Don't give generic answers like 'there were many inspiring lectures.'
  • Avoid attributing a change to something trivial without meaningful context.