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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Ashtin Jeney

Ashtin is a first generation college graduate from a rural community who is interested in public health and health policy.

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Blake Charlton

After “riding the short bus to second grade,” Blake was inspired to overcome his disability, write a novel for young disabled people, and go to medical school.

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Brent Monseur

Brent's interest in space exploration and reproductive health have led him to a specialty in Aerospace Gynecology.

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Britt DeRuyter

Determination and motivation are more important in determining success than the time in your life that you start medical school.

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Jasmine Johnson

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

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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.

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Jessica Means

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

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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.

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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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