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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
Abraar Karan
Abraar explored journalism, photography, and entrepreneurship but decided on medicine so he can care for people in low-income regions of the world.
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Overcoming Illness
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
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Andrew (Andy) Stephen Cruz, MD
Dr. Cruz, a music major and pianist, was inspired to pursue medicine by the uninsured population experiencing homelessness in his hometown.
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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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Inspiring Stories
Justin Mauser
Justin's two unsuccessful application cycles allowed him to have gap year experiences that confirmed medicine was right for him.
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Inspiring Stories
Dani Sova
How Dani balances rabbinic studies, parenthood, and medical school.
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Breaking Through Barriers
V. Antoine Keller, MD
A cardiac doctor shares his journey in hopes of encouraging more minority students to become doctors.
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Inspiring Stories
Christina Tull
Growing up in Indonesia, Christina noticed her community's lack of access to health care. Learn more about her journey to medicine.
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