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

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.

Inspiring Stories

Julio Mendoza

Chronic pain and hospitalizations exposed Julio to medicine at a young age, now he wants to use his experiences to help others.

Inspiring Stories

Justin Mauser

Justin's two unsuccessful application cycles allowed him to have gap year experiences that confirmed medicine was right for him.

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.

Inspiring Stories

Kofi Mensah

Kofi's work with children with terminal illnesses led him to pursue an MD and a PhD.

Inspiring Stories

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.

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