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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
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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Kendrick Williams
After shadowing radiation oncologists, Kendrick decided to change careers to pursue medicine thanks to the support of his wife and daughter.
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Kofi Mensah
Kofi's work with children with terminal illnesses led him to pursue an MD and a PhD
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Kristian Black
As a first-generation college student and an African American male from the deep South, Kristian was inspired by the need for more diversity in medicine.
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Overcoming Illness
Kyle Gospodarek
Kyle survived multiple surgeries and a stroke during medical school, but ultimately graduated in 2016. He says, "It was an absolutely grueling experience, but I
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Leslie Pensa
Leslie was diagnosed with ADHD during her first year of medical school and wants to remind others to never be afraid to ask for help.
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