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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Abraar Karan

Abraar explored journalism, photography, and entrepreneurship but decided on medicine so he can care for people in low-income regions of the world.

Overcoming Illness

Adam Benjamin

Adam's Crohn’s disease diagnosis at the age of nine, and knowing that so many others struggle with the disease, has motivated him to pursue a career in medicine

Breaking Through Barriers

Aisa Iyawe

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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Inspiring Stories

Alexa M. Mieses

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

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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.

Inspiring Stories

Edem Abotsi

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

Inspiring Stories

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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Inspiring Stories

Elizabeth Phillips

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

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Uncommon Careers

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.