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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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Pavan Mehat
Pavan advocates for taking some time off prior to medical school and emphasizes the importance of doing activities you’re passionate about.
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Edmond Irankunda
Growing up as a refugee in Africa and seeing a need for better health care in his community inspired Edmond to become a physician.
Edmond Irankunda
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Ryan Gamlin
After having a career on the business side of medicine, Ryan decided he wanted to become a doctor to make a real impact on people and communities.
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Blake Charlton
After “riding the short bus to second grade,” Blake was inspired to overcome his disability, write a novel for young disabled people, and go to medical school.
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Shani Muhammad
How Shani and her husband coordinate their schedules so that she can achieve her dreams of being a great parent and doctor.
Shani Muhammad
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Isiah Duggan
Isiah Duggan shares his path to medical school.
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Alex Gannon
As a gay and transgender med student, Alex tells applicants it's okay to be themselves when applying and selecting a medical school.
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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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Aaron Hollis Palmer
Aaron grew up in project housing and dropped out of college twice before applying to medical school.
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Bridger Rodoni
Bridger decided becoming a doctor would allow him to have a bigger impact in improving the health and wellness of people in his home state of Montana.
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