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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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Breaking Through Barriers
Both Brittani and her sister are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of diverse doctors.
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Determination and motivation are more important in determining success than the time in your life that you start medical school.
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Career Changers
Carl started medical school after owning an automotive repair business for twenty-five years. He says it's never too late to follow your passion.
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Inspiring Stories
As an openly gay med student, and now physician, Carl is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ health at the national policy level.
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At first, Cesar couldn't apply to medical school due to his status as an undocumented immigrant. Now he's in a MD-PhD program. Read his story.
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I wanted to be a doctor since my school’s 5th grade career fair. A cardiologist visitted and showed us videos of the heart, and I was fascinated.
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Inspiring Stories
After being discouraged and teased about his Nigerian heritage growing up, Chigozirim shares his journey to medical school with students from his hometown.
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Growing up in Indonesia, Christina noticed her community's lack of access to health care. Learn more about her journey to medicine.
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Overcoming Illness
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 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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