In this video, I’m kicking off a new series on medical school interview questions, and I’m starting with the classic opener: “Why Medicine?” It sounds simple, but I share why it actually has a lot more layers—schools can tell so much about your motives, passions, and background just from this one answer. I also talk about why “I want to help people” isn’t specific enough (because honestly, many allied health professions help people too), and what you should think about instead—like what aspects of medicine drew you in, whether there was an incident that inspired you, and why you personally fit the role of a future doctor. To make it easier, I break it down into a simple 3-step framework. First, start with either a compelling story or a clear statement of your motive. Second, show what you did after that initial spark—research, talking to doctors, conferences, volunteering, hospital attachments—anything that proves you tried to understand the field. Third, bring it all together with a concluding statement that re-summarises your reasons. I end by giving my own sample answer, including meaningful impact, lifelong learning, innovation, and my experiences talking to doctors and volunteering at places like KKH.