In your view, what is the most important medical discovery?
Miscellaneous
Purpose
This question checks if you know your medical history and can explain why a discovery is important. It also shows what you value in medicine and if you can think broadly about the field.
Tips
- Pick a discovery you can explain well and justify as hugely important.
- Use concrete examples or outcomes to show its impact, like how vaccines eradicated smallpox.
- Keep your tone enthusiastic and show you're inspired by medical progress.
Common mistakes
- Don't pick something random or obscure that you can't explain well.
- Avoid downplaying other discoveries too harshly or getting stuck comparing too many.
- Don't just name a discovery; explain why it matters and back it up with reasoning.