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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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Julio Mendoza
Chronic pain and hospitalizations exposed Julio to medicine at a young age, now he wants to use his experiences to help others.
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Justin Mauser
Justin's two unsuccessful application cycles allowed him to have gap year experiences that confirmed medicine was right for him.
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Kendrick Williams
After shadowing radiation oncologists, Kendrick decided to change careers to pursue medicine thanks to the support of his wife and daughter.
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Kofi Mensah
Kofi's work with children with terminal illnesses led him to pursue an MD and a PhD
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Kristian Black
As a first-generation college student and an African American male from the deep South, Kristian was inspired by the need for more diversity in medicine.
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Overcoming Illness
Kyle Gospodarek
Kyle survived multiple surgeries and a stroke during medical school, but ultimately graduated in 2016. He says, "It was an absolutely grueling experience, but I
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Leslie Pensa
Leslie was diagnosed with ADHD during her first year of medical school and wants to remind others to never be afraid to ask for help.
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Stephanie Hope Smith
A member of the Cherokee Nation, learn about Stephanie Hope Smith's path to medicine.
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Canon Brodar
Steven was admitted to medical school on his third application cycle. His advice for others is to apply broadly and that patience and persistence are key.
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Subha Hanif
Subha founded a women’s health seminar for female Bangladeshi-Americans to help mitigate health disparities and to promote the prevention of disease.
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