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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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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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Jessica Means
Jessica shares how she balances going to medical school and being a professional pianist.
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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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Elizabeth Phillips
After studying biomedical engineering, Elizabeth decided to change careers and explored the field of medicine.
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Diego R. Dasilva, MD
Diego, born in Brazil, was the first in his family to complete college and started off as an average student. Now he's a dermatology resident who wants premeds
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Dani Sova
How Dani balances rabbinic studies, parenthood, and medical school.
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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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Cesar Eber Montelongo Hernandez
At first, Cesar couldn't apply to medical school due to his status as an undocumented immigrant. Now he's in a MD-PhD program. Read his story.
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Carl G. Streed Jr.
As an openly gay med student, and now physician, Carl is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ health at the national policy level.
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Britt DeRuyter
Determination and motivation are more important in determining success than the time in your life that you start medical school.
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