Having lost her parents as a child, Beverly Crusher had to become independent at an early age, an independence that left her feeling isolated and unable to relate to children in her age group. She became inspired to pursue medicine after witnessing her grandmother use organic remedies to treat those wounded in the tragic disaster on the Arvada III colony. While she doesn’t always think before speaking, Crusher has worked hard to become more conscious of others’ feelings, knowing how important her bedside manner will be as she pursues her medical career. Now, as part of Starfleet, she has been identified as one of the most promising up-and-coming doctors in the academy.