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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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Inspiring Stories
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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Inspiring Stories
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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Kofi Mensah
Kofi's work with children with terminal illnesses led him to pursue an MD and a PhD.
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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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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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Leslie Pensa
Leslie was diagnosed with ADHD during her first year of medical school and wants to remind others to never be afraid to ask for help.
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Aaron Hollis Palmer
Aaron grew up in project housing and dropped out of college twice before applying to medical school.
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Abdul Hassan
Abdul is inspired by his mother's nearly fatal medical complications and his late mentor's battle with cancer.
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Inspiring Stories
Abraar Karan
Abraar explored journalism, photography, and entrepreneurship but decided on medicine so he can care for people in low-income regions of the world.
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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
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