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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
Shira Lanyi
Shira Lanyi shares her journey to medical school
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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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Mary Becker Rysavy
Mary describes her work with the American Medical Women’s Association and addresses the unique concerns that face women in medicine.
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Michael On'Gele
Witnessing the health disparities in his community motivates Michael to want to practice in urban areas.
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Navin Kesari
Navin is inspired by his parents who immigrated to the U.S. and made sacrifices so that he and his brother could pursue the American dream.
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Nicholas Beam
Nicholas encourages premeds to explore interests outside of medicine because they will make you a better doctor and person in the long run.
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Career Changers
Nicole Barainca Smith
Nicole left a career in business to go back to school full time. Now, as a medical student and mother of two, she wants to tell other parents it's possible.
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Ogochukwu Marietta Ezeoke
Motivated by a personal family experience with cancer, Ogochukwu is pursuing oncology and medical research.
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