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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. Visit MSAR to see the latest Inspiring Stories .

  • ARETHA DAVIS, MEDICAL STUDENT

    AspiringDocs.org (AD.org) interviewed Aretha Davis, a fourth-year medical student at Harvard Medical School, about her motivation and aspirations for a career as a physician.

  • DR. JENNIFER ELLIS

    Dr. Ellis, a cardiothoracic surgeon, shares her motivations to become a surgeon and offering advice and guidance for aspiring doctors.

  • OKEY ENYIA

    Okey Enyia is a second-year medical student at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and discussed his motivation to pursue a career as a physician.

  • ANTHONY R. RODRIGUEZ, M.D.

    Dr. Rodriguez, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity at Drexel University, College of Medicine, talks about his early influences, his motivations to become a doctor, and offers guidance for aspiring doctors.

  • ADAM APONTE, M.D.

    From Gritty NYC Streets to Medical Director

  • BLANCA SOLIS, M.D.

    Her Message is Simple: Believe in Yourself

  • CHRISTIAN ARBELAEZ, M.D.

    Overcoming Early Language Challenges

  • HEATHER PETERSEN

  • JAMES HARRIS, M.D.

    Young Surgeon Kept His Eye on the Prize

  • JASON HUCKLEBERRY, M.D.

    His Message: Don't Let Fear Stop You

  • OLAKUNLE IDOWU

    Olakunle Idowu, a Virginia Commonwealth University medical school student, said he became more focused in his studies when he decided to become a doctor.

  • SHANI MUHAMMAD

  • V. ANTOINE KELLER, M.D.

    A Cardiac Doctor With Heart Seeks More Physicians of Color