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

Andy Chen

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

Academic improvements

Antonio Garcia

Antonio had to reapply to medical school, but he was motivated by the lack of primary care physicians and health care disparities in his community.

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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.

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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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.

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