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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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Ogochukwu Marietta Ezeoke
Motivated by a personal family experience with cancer, Ogochukwu is pursuing oncology and medical research.
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.
Pavan Mehat
Pavan on why he's glad he took time to get a master's degree before medical school, and the importance of doing activities because you're passionate about them, not just because you think they'll look good on your application.
Rebecca M. Lynch
Rebecca, who has dyslexia and struggled with general chemistry, says her biggest obstacle was overcoming self-doubt. She wants to remind premeds that no one expects you to be perfect and not to give up.
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 doctor.
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.
Ricci Regina Rivera Sylla
Adam Benjamin
Adam's Crohn’s disease diagnosis at the age of nine, and knowing that so many others struggle with the disease, has motivated him to pursue a career in medicine.
Ahmad Hider
After his younger brother was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Ahmad was inspired to go to medical school to be a voice for those living with chronic illness.
Aisa Iyawe
Aisa, an immigrant who experienced homelessness after moving to the US, says her hardships provided opportunities for growth and motivated her to become a doctor and work with underserved populations.
Alexa M. Mieses
Alexa shares that no matter where you come from or who you are, you can be a doctor. Often the tricky part is finding the support and guidance necessary to realize your dreams.
Alex Gannon
As a gay and transgender med student, Alex tells applicants it's okay to be themselves when applying and selecting a medical school.
Allison Lyle
Allison got accepted on her fourth application to medical school. She shares mistakes from her first three applications and how she stayed motivated.
Amber Rae Wang
Because of her interest in biology, law enforcement, and death investigation, Amber knew in high school she wanted to be a forensic pathologist.
Ana Jimenez
A former nurse, and mother of three, Ana decided it wasn't too late to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.