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

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.

Inspiring Stories

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.

Inspiring Stories

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.

Career Changers

Ana Jimenez

A former nurse, and mother of 3, Ana decided it wasn't too late to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Inspiring Stories

Analise McGreal

Analise, the first in her family to attend college, changed career paths from psychiatric research to medicine because she was inspired to work with patients.

Inspiring Stories

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.

Inspiring Stories

Andrew Zureick

Andrew co-authored a guidebook for high school and college students in STEM majors and careers. Learn more about his path to medicine.

Creative Background

Bridger Rodoni

Bridger decided becoming a doctor would allow him to have a bigger impact in improving the health and wellness of people in his home state of Montana.