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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Inspiring Stories Breaking Through Barriers

Inspiring Stories

Yasaman Ataei

Yasaman, an immigrant with English as her second language, struggled with the verbal section of the MCAT exam, but strengthened other parts of her application.

Inspiring Stories

Donald Egan

Donald did not let his cerebral palsy impede him from pursuing his goal of becoming a physician.

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.

Jaclyn Dovico

Inspiring Stories

Jacquelyn K. Francis

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

Jacquelyn K. Francis

Inspiring Stories

Jasmine Johnson

How one medical student balances a life as a newlywed, newly med, and a mommy.

Jasmine Johnson

Inspiring Stories

Jason Han

Jason was inspired by his mother’s work as a social worker and decided to go into medicine to help people. Learn more about his journey to medicine.

Inspiring Stories

Jessica Means

Jessica shares how she balances going to medical school and being a professional pianist.

Jessica Means

Inspiring Stories

Juliet Siena Okoroh

Juliet, a first-generation immigrant to the U.S., started off working her way through community college and took two years off before medical school.

Juliet Siena Okoroh

Inspiring Stories

Julio Mendoza

Chronic pain and hospitalizations exposed Julio to medicine at a young age, now he wants to use his experiences to help others.

Julio Mendoza