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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Uncommon Careers

Emily Hayward

Emily battled viral encephalitis for years during college. Now, as an MD-PhD student, she reminds premeds that it's okay to ask for help.

Career Changers

Eric Zuniga

Inspired by his father's illness, Eric left an engineering career to pursue medicine.

Inspiring Stories

Abdul Hassan

Abdul is inspired by his mother's nearly fatal medical complications and his late mentor's battle with cancer.

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.

Breaking Through Barriers

Aisa Iyawe

Aisa says her hardships provided opportunities for growth and motivated her to become a doctor.

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

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.