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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Inspiring Stories

Arhanti Sadanand

Arhanti taught a Medical Spanish elective to her med school peers and hopes to continue to incorporate the Spanish language in her career in pediatrics.

Inspiring Stories

Andy Chen

Andy took the MCAT exam seven times and applied to medical school twice before getting accepted. Read his story.

Inspiring Stories

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.

Inspiring Stories

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.

Inspiring Stories

Alexa M. Mieses

Alexa M. Mieses shares her journey to medical school as a first-generation college student.

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.

Overcoming Illness

Adam Benjamin

Adam's Crohn’s disease diagnosis at the age of nine, and knowing that so many others struggle with the disease, has motivated him to pursue a career in medicine