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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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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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Luis took the MCAT exam five times and applied to medical school twice.
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Dr. Lynne Holden is the co-founder and President of Mentoring in Medicine, Inc.®
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Marianne was inspired to serve in US Military Medical Corps after volunteering at a military hospital in Ukraine during her Fulbright Fellowship.
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Marius was inspired by his parents who immigrated from Nigeria, and the doctor who stabilized his scoliosis.
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Mary describes her work with the American Medical Women’s Association and addresses the unique concerns that face women in medicine.
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Andy took the MCAT exam seven times and applied to medical school twice before getting accepted. Read his story.
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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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Dr. Webb applied to medical school three times before getting accepted, and now he's an orthopedic surgeon.
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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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