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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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Christina Tull
Growing up in Indonesia, Christina noticed her community's lack of access to healthcare. Learn more about her journey to medicine.
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Overcoming Illness
Claudia Martinez
Claudia has had multiple hospitalizations, brain surgeries, and health issues throughout medical school but has finished her second year. Her advice to premeds
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Clay Downey
Clay had a business degree, no science prerequisites, and no experience in a health care setting, but he decided to pursue a career in medicine anyway.
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Inspiring Stories
Isiah Duggan
Isiah Duggan shares his path to medical school
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Inspiring Stories
Shira Lanyi
Shira Lanyi shares her journey 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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Breaking Through Barriers
Sotonye Douglas
Sotonye’s journey to medical school was one of resilience, determination, and perseverance.
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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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