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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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Bridger Rodoni
Bridger decided becoming a doctor would allow him to have a bigger impact in improving the health and wellness of people in his home state of Montana.
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Breaking Through Barriers
Sotonye Douglas
Sotonye’s journey to medical school was one of resilience, determination, and perseverance.
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Inspiring Stories
Luis E. Seija
Luis took the MCAT exam five times and applied to medical school twice.
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Inspiring Stories
Marianne Seneczko
Marianne was inspired to serve in US Military Medical Corps after volunteering at a military hospital in Ukraine during her Fulbright Fellowship.
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Inspiring Stories
Marius I. Chukwurah
Marius was inspired by his parents who immigrated from Nigeria, and the doctor who stabilized his scoliosis.
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Inspiring Stories
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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Inspiring Stories
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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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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Inspiring Stories
Ogochukwu Marietta Ezeoke
Motivated by a personal family experience with cancer, Ogochukwu is pursuing oncology and medical research.
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