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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Overcoming Illness
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.
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Breaking Through Barriers
Aisa Iyawe
Aisa says her hardships provided opportunities for growth and motivated her to become a doctor.
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Inspiring Stories
Alexa M. Mieses
Alexa M. Mieses shares her journey to medical school as a first-generation college student.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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