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

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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Carl G. Streed Jr.

As an openly gay med student, and now physician, Carl is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ health at the national policy level.

Inspiring Stories

Cesar Eber Montelongo Hernandez

At first, Cesar couldn't apply to medical school due to his status as an undocumented immigrant. Now he's in a MD-PhD program. Read his story.

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Andrew Zureick

Andrew co-authored a guidebook for high school and college students in STEM majors and careers. Learn more about his path to medicine.

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Andy Chen

Andy took the MCAT exam seven times and applied to medical school twice before getting accepted. Read his story.

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Antonio J. Webb, M.D.

Dr. Webb applied to medical school three times before getting accepted, and now he's an orthopedic surgeon.

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Arhanti Sadanand

Arhanti taught a Medical Spanish elective to her med school peers and hopes to continue to incorporate the Spanish language in her career in pediatrics.

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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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Sabrina Clerssaint

When Sabrina wasn't successful the first time she applied to medical school, she used the setback as an opportunity to recharge and become a medical scribe.

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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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