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Inspiring Stories

There's a story behind every application. Read about some of the inspiring journeys others have made from applicant to medical student to physician.

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Inspiring Stories
Deena Ragab Mohamed
Her sister's cancer diagnosis, an unsuccessful first application cycle, and a pivot to study aviation were all milestones along Deena’s path to medicine.
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Inspiring Stories
Issac Duggan
Issac Duggan shares his journey to medical school.
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Inspiring Stories
Isiah Duggan
Isiah Duggan shares his path to medical school.
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Inspiring Stories
Shira Lanyi
Shira Lanyi shares her journey to medical school
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Breaking Through Barriers
Aisa Iyawe
Aisa says her hardships provided opportunities for growth and motivated her to become a doctor.
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Inspiring Stories
Alexa M. Mieses
Alexa M. Mieses shares her journey to medical school as a first-generation college student.
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Inspiring Stories
Alex Gannon
As a gay and transgender med student, Alex tells applicants it's okay to be themselves when applying and selecting a medical school.
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Inspiring Stories
Allison Lyle
Allison got accepted on her fourth application to medical school. She shares mistakes from her first three applications and how she stayed motivated.
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Inspiring Stories
Amber Rae Wang
Because of her interest in biology, law enforcement, and death investigation, Amber knew in high school she wanted to be a forensic pathologist.
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Career Changers
Ana Jimenez
A former nurse and mother of 3, Ana decided it wasn't too late to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
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