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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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Nicole Barainca Smith
Nicole left a career in business to go back to school full-time. Now as a medical student and mother of two, she wants to tell other parents it's possible.
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Renee Ridley
After working as a nurse and professor for 30 years, and taking the MCAT exam 5 times, Renee is in medical school pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a doct
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The Rev. Suzanne Watson
After a career in the church, Suzanne decided to pursue medicine at the age of 48. She says you're never too old to live your dreams.
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Haidn Foster
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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Jaclyn Dovico
Jaclyn left her career in finance to pursue a career in medicine. Now she balances medical school with being a parent.
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Carl Allamby
Carl started medical school after owning an automotive repair business for twenty-five years. He says it's never too late to do something you're passionate abou
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Eric Zuniga
His father's illness inspired Eric to leave his engineering career to pursue medicine.
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Ana Jimenez
A former nurse, and mother of 3, Ana decided it wasn't too late to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
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