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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
Isiah Duggan shares his path to medical school.
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Inspiring Stories
Shira Lanyi shares her journey to medical school
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Inspiring Stories
Andy took the MCAT exam seven times and applied to medical school twice before getting accepted. Read his story.
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Academic improvements
Antonio had to reapply to medical school, but he was motivated by the health care disparities and lack of primary care physicians in his community.
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Inspiring Stories
Dr. Webb applied to medical school three times before getting accepted, and now he's an orthopedic surgeon.
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Inspiring Stories
Arhanti taught a Medical Spanish elective to her med school peers and hopes to continue to incorporate the Spanish language in her career in pediatrics.
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Overcoming Illness
After a brain injury and terminal diagnosis, Ariel decided to still go to medical school. Now she's in her second year.
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Inspiring Stories
Ashtin is a first-generation college graduate from a rural community who is interested in public health and health policy.
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Inspiring Stories
After “riding the short bus to second grade,” Blake was inspired to overcome his disability, write a novel for young disabled people, and go to medical school.
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Breaking Through Barriers
Brandi suffered from imposter syndrome in medical school, but her twin sister, also in medical school, served as her biggest inspiration.
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