yeah, this question was ridiculous (considering you have 1000 characters!) and completely stumped me last year.
this year, i used a major decision as an example of the qualities that I possess that will enable me to become a devoted physician. I would be more than willing to share the short essay with you if you PM me your email.
best of luck,
It's the worst question that I had on a secondary. Mainly because I felt like I was bragging or trying too hard. Ultimately, I scrapped my first versions and just told them where I had been, the reasoning behind my big life decisions and why medicine.
i talked about my family background, the financial struggle i went through to become the first in my family to go to college, the hardship i endured in college, and my goal of becoming a dr.
Remember, its only 1000 characters - a ridiculously short essay. I didn't get too specific because there wasn't enough room. I mentioned a few broad statements about my character (traits or attributes acquired from specific experiences), and VERY briefly tried to close with how these character traits have helped prepare me for some of the responsibilities of a physician.