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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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Breaking Through Barriers
Aisa, an immigrant who experienced homelessness after moving to the US, says her hardships provided opportunities for growth and motivated her to become a docto
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Career Changers
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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Breaking Through Barriers
Brandi suffered from imposter syndrome in medical school. But her twin sister, who was going through medical school at the same time, served as her biggest insp
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Breaking Through Barriers
Both Brittani and her sister are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of diverse doctors.
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Career Changers
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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Breaking Through Barriers
A daughter of immigrants, Osose witnessed the complexities of navigating the healthcare system from an early age and felt called to pursue a career in medicine.
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Career Changers
After working as a nurse and professor for 30 years, and taking the MCAT exam 5 times, Renee is in medical school pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a doct
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Career Changers
After a career in the church, Suzanne decided to pursue medicine at the age of 48. She says you're never too old to live your dreams.
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Breaking Through Barriers
A cardiac doctor shares his journey in hopes of encouraging more minority students to become doctors.
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Career Changers
Carl started medical school after owning an automotive repair business for twenty-five years. He says it's never too late to do something you're passionate abou
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