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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Alexa M. Mieses

Alexa M. Mieses shares her journey to medical school as a first-generation college student.

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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Edem Abotsi

Edem's first medical school application wasn't successful, but he was accepted after gaining research experience and improving his MCAT® score.

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Edmond Irankunda

Growing up as a refugee in Africa and seeing a need for better health care in his community inspired Edmond to become a physician.

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Elizabeth Phillips

After studying biomedical engineering, Elizabeth decided to change careers and explored the field of medicine.

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Emily Hayward

Emily battled viral encephalitis for years during college, and now as a MD/PhD student, she reminds premeds that it's okay to ask for help.

Career Changers

Eric Zuniga

His father's illness inspired Eric to leave his engineering career to pursue medicine.

Career Changers

Haidn Foster

Haidn changed careers to go to medical school, and now balances research and advocacy to make the medical field more inclusive and supportive for LGBTQ+ student

Career Changers

Jaclyn Dovico

Jaclyn left her career in finance to pursue a career in medicine. Now she balances medical school with being a parent.

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Jacquelyn K. Francis

Growing up in St. Lucia, Jacquelyn witnessed social and economic hardships that inspired her to become a physician.

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