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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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Donald did not let his cerebral palsy impede him from pursuing his goal of becoming a physician.
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Career Changers
Haidn changed careers to go to medical school, and now balances research and advocacy to make the medical field more inclusive and supportive for LGBTQ+ student
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Career Changers
Jaclyn left her career in finance to pursue a career in medicine. Now she balances medical school with being a parent.
Jaclyn Dovico
Inspiring Stories
Growing up in St. Lucia, Jacquelyn witnessed social and economic hardships that inspired her to become a physician.
Jacquelyn K. Francis
Inspiring Stories
How one medical student balances a life as a newlywed, newly med, and a mommy.
Jasmine Johnson
Inspiring Stories
Jason was inspired by his mother’s work as a social worker and decided to go into medicine to help people. Learn more about his journey to medicine.
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Inspiring Stories
Jessica shares how she balances going to medical school and being a professional pianist.
Jessica Means
Inspiring Stories
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.
Juliet Siena Okoroh
Inspiring Stories
Chronic pain and hospitalizations exposed Julio to medicine at a young age, now he wants to use his experiences to help others.
Julio Mendoza
Inspiring Stories
Justin's two unsuccessful application cycles allowed him to have gap year experiences that confirmed medicine was right for him.
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