“I really want to help people” simply isn’t a valid response to the common medical school application question, “Why do you want to be a doctor?”

Watch this short video for Linda Abraham’s reflections on what to say – and what not to say – when answering this million dollar why I want to be a doctor essay question.

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Related resources:

• From Example to Exemplary: How to Write Outstanding Essays, a free guide
• What do the Medical School Admissions Teams Say About Admissions?
• Admissions Tip: BE YOURSELF!