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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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Breaking Through Barriers
Sotonye Douglas
Sotonye’s journey to medical school was one of resilience, determination, and perseverance.
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Career Changers
Nicole Barainca Smith
Nicole left a career in business to go back to school full-time. Now as a medical student and mother of two, she wants to tell other parents it's possible.
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Breaking Through Barriers
Osose Oboh
A daughter of immigrants, Osose witnessed the complexities of navigating the healthcare system from an early age and felt called to pursue a career in medicine.
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Career Changers
Renee Ridley
After working as a nurse and professor for 30 years, and taking the MCAT exam 5 times, Renee is in medical school pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a doct
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Career Changers
The Rev. Suzanne Watson
After a career in the church, Suzanne decided to pursue medicine at the age of 48. She says you're never too old to live your dreams.
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Career Changers
Ana Jimenez
A former nurse and mother of 3, Ana decided it wasn't too late to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
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Overcoming Illness
Ariel Dempsey
After a brain injury and terminal diagnosis, Ariel decided to still go to medical school. Now she's in her second year.
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Breaking Through Barriers
Brandi Jackson
Brandi suffered from imposter syndrome in medical school. But her twin sister, who was going through medical school at the same time, served as her biggest insp
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Breaking Through Barriers
Brittani James
Both Brittani and her sister are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of diverse doctors.
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Career Changers
Carl Allamby
Carl started medical school after owning an automotive repair business for twenty-five years. He says it's never too late to do something you're passionate abou
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