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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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Donald Egan
Donald did not let his cerebral palsy impede him from pursuing his goal of becoming a physician.
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Haidn Foster
Haidn changed careers to go to medical school, and now balances research and advocacy to make the medical field more inclusive and supportive for LGBTQ+ student
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Jacquelyn K. Francis
Growing up in St. Lucia, Jacquelyn witnessed social and economic hardships that inspired her to become a physician.
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Jasmine Johnson
How one medical student balances a life as a newlywed, newly med, and a mommy.
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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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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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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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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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