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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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Career Changers
Renee Ridley
After working as a nurse and professor for 30 years, and taking the MCAT® exam 5 times, Renee is pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.
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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.
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Career Changers
Carl Allamby
Carl started medical school after owning an automotive repair business for twenty-five years. He says it's never too late to follow your passion.
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Overcoming Illness
Kyle Gospodarek
Kyle survived multiple surgeries and a stroke during medical school but ultimately graduated in 2016. He says, "It was an absolutely grueling experience, but I
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Inspiring Stories
Damien M. Luviano, MD
Born with a physical handicap and growing up in poverty, Dr. Luviano overcame many obstacles to join the U.S. Army and then become an ophthalmologist.
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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.
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Inspiring Stories
Clay Downey
Clay had a business degree, no science prerequisites, and no experience in a health care setting, but he decided to pursue a career in medicine anyway.
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Inspiring Stories
Sarah Mongiello Bernstein
Sarah talks about overcoming her illness and tells others that it's OK to go to medical school on their own timeline.
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Overcoming Illness
Claudia Martinez
Claudia has had multiple hospitalizations, brain surgeries, and health issues throughout medical school but has finished her second year. Her advice to premeds
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Inspiring Stories
Verne' Rochford
Verne' achieved her goals of going to medical school despite becoming a single teenage mother.
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