Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories: Motivation

Nov 18, 2014

What’s Your Why?

Edmond Irankunda

During my sophomore year of college while I was sitting in the library taking a break from studying, I came […] Read More

Jul 3, 2014

Medical School Dreams Come True for Undocumented Students and their Families – Three Perspectives

Anonymous

Medical School Perspective In October of 2012, Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine became the first medical school in […] Read More

Jun 18, 2014

Finding Your Motivation

Luke Burns

I’ve always been jealous of the person hit by that lightning bolt moment, the one who can pinpoint the exact […] Read More

Jan 6, 2014

Reflection Outside the Classroom

Tehreem Rehman

Photo Credit: Wikipedia I spent Thanksgiving evening on the floor of my mother’s one bedroom apartment, carving out pieces of […] Read More

Sep 20, 2012

What Does it Mean to be Disadvantaged?

Devon Taylor

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been involved with various institutional organizations, programs, and initiatives that focus on some sort […] Read More

Aug 20, 2012

Why the blog?

Devon Taylor

When the AAMC contacted me, I was delighted but very confused. Why me? What had I done? Was this some […] Read More