Meet Our Heroes

“I’ve always known I wanted to work in healthcare, but it took me some time to land on nursing. What made my decision final was working as a tech on a med surg unit at a local hospital...”

“Set goals, write them down, and work everyday to accomplish your goals. #SeeItThrough...”

“Keep pushing, you have one more rep in ya :) you didn’t come this far just to quit, gots to see it through....”

“If you’re in the process of working towards nursing school or are in a program already, do not give up! Always have the reason...”

“Nursing has so many different fields, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t find your niche in clinicals during school. A nursing degree...”

“Growing up I bounced throughout the foster care system in Colorado. Within that time I helped care for my foster dad who was terminal with cancer...”

“Actually, I've never chosen this profession, it's a strange thing to say but that's the way it is. It is something that has accompanied me from my earliest childhood memories...”

“ Take your time. Go explore what you like, but also be honest to yourself about what you don’t like. I’ve seen so many pre-medical students try to rush into medical school thinking gap years are a waste of time...”

“I have always found science and learning about what our bodies can do very interesting, and I enjoy promoting/teaching and...”

“For me, being a PA was an easy decision because I absolutely loved that I would be able to treat patients in...”

“I chose this profession during my third year of college. I always knew I wanted to join the medical field and ...”

“Couldn't see myself doing anything else! I was exposed early on to patient care and being able to hear the stories of...”

“I always loved helping others around me and making them feel better so I decided to go into healthcare to be a...”

“Like most people in this field, I always had a love for animals and knew from an early age that I wanted to be an "animal doctor"; however, it wasn't until a family vacation to...”

“I was always bullied as a kid and one comment from a bully that stuck with me most was, “You know, at least you have...”

“When I was a medical student, I knew I wanted to care for acutely ill patients with a holistic approach. I thought this meant …”

“I think the eye is so fascinating and helping people with their vision is so satisfying”

“I just hope that in the future, I do something that I enjoy doing every single day.”

“I was taking an emergency medical technician course and during this training I realized how intrigued and passionate I was about medicine...”

“Caring and respecting others has been such a big part of my life and who I am that I wanted to continue to help others through my career choice too.”

“Your experience prior to school will only help you in the long run. Don't compare yourself to others and don't doubt your path. You can do this!”

“No matter how little we had, my parents always made it a point to help others, so I knew I wanted to get...”

“...this strong correlation between zoo veterinarians and conservation work ignited my dream profession...”

“My love for dentistry started from my early interest in makeup, and I realized that working with people and making them feel beautiful and uplifted is what I want to do...”

“My charge nurse from my first hospital as new grad. She was a strong, and kind nurse who was never afraid to stand up...”

“I couldn't settle on one profession, so I found something that would let me do bit of everything...”

“Any journey in healthcare is a marathon and not a sprint, so be sure to pace yourself and enjoy the journey along the way...”

“I've always wanted to be a doctor. I think of it more as a calling...”

“I became interested in medicine after finding my passion for community service and teaching, while also being very...”

“These experiences helped me realize that becoming a physician provides me with the opportunity to combine all of my passions...”

“My earliest childhood memory is four-year-old me sprawled out on my grandma's living room couch watching a...”

“My heart has always been drawn to the healthcare field. I noticed that having a great confident smile can boost someone's...”

“If the passion and drive are there, you will fight until you make it. This field tends to fill us with self-doubt, but it's...”

“Entering the field of medicine can feel like a distant, unreachable that could make...”

“I am the co-founder of the Latinx Veterinary Medial Association (LVMA), which is the first non-profit organization...”

“I chose veterinary medicine because I love building meaningful relationships with animals and their owners. Veterinary medicine is...”

“Growing up, every member of my family had some chronic diseases(s) and I was always generally healthy. Seeing them go through...”

“While there were so many reasons to pursue the PA profession, one of the main reasons was our ability to change specialties and be able to adapt to the current health care...”

“I have wanted to be a veterinarian since kindergarten. I have always loved working with animals and being an advocate for their wellbeing. As a veterinarian...”

“I love this profession because I have always valued the idea of building community and long-lasting relationships. I feel that...”

“I used to be queasy around blood! Crazy, I know. I used to get all nervous feel faint. I made myself get over the fear when I started to fall in love with...”

“Becoming an osteopathic physician will allow me to integrate the philosophy of...”

“When I was a child I was an uber fan of Sherlock Holmes. I was later told Sherlock Holmes was...”

“My grandma is my inspiration. She worked in a factory for years so my mom could go to college, and I am so proud to be on my way to becoming...”

“My advice for prospective medical students is to have a plan and make sure you keep track of it. Medical school is very...”

“I chose my profession because I get to help people. I wanted a career that is challenging, interesting and makes a difference in the lives of others. I am a very...”

“Study hard, work harder, and pray hardest! Also, don't be scared to...”