Diego Neira
Ecuador
My Why: The impact I can have, and the lives I can change. My choice to become a physician is an inspiration, an embodiment of my unwavering commitment to humanity.
Michail Koutentakis
Poland
My Why: The impact I can have, and the lives I can change. My choice to become a physician is an inspiration, an embodiment of my unwavering commitment to humanity.
Gahna Adaval
Caribbean
My Why: As I reflect on why I want to pursue a career in medicine, I am reminded of author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson's words, "Life is a journey, not a destination." These words have been a constant reminder that the path to success is not always linear, but instead is full of twists and turns that make the journey worthwhile.
Onyekachi Anyagwa
Georgia
My Why: Becoming a physician is not merely a career choice for me; it's a profound commitment fueled by a convergence of personal experiences and a fervent desire for change. I am determined to be a driving force in transforming the healthcare landscape of Nigeria and beyond, embodying the change I wish to see in the world.
Raj Roy
India
My Why: My desire to be a Surgeon stems from my passion for advancing the field and positively impacting those around me through education. I believe in the power of mentorship, drawing from my profound appreciation for teaching, to guide and inspire the next generation of medical professionals.
Abhirami Babu
Philippines
My Why: In the grand scheme of life, meaningful connections are paramount." This sentiment from Paul Kalanithi's memoir, "When Breath Becomes Air," deeply resonates with my journey and my resolute decision to embark on the path of becoming a physician.
Priyanjali Sharma
Russia
My Why: It is the only occupation that can actually assist someone in saving their mother, father, brother, or other close relative. People can only trust someone who empathizes with them. And I think that's what my life is all about—serving others and making an effect.
Mariaugusta Montealegre
Nicaragua
My Why: For her. For the little girls that are sent out to make money cleaning windshields between traffic. For Carlita who became a mother at fourteen. For the women who endure the changes and pains of menopause in silence. For her education and most importantly for her quality of life.
Malika Bendali Braham
Algeria
My Why: I want to be a lead in helping develop healthcare in the world.
Simona Ionescu
Romania
My Why: As a child, one of the things that brought me joy was helping the underdog, the one no one was looking at. My dad taught me at a young age, to help is to give all you can without expecting anything and be happy about it. Since I was at that age I wanted to become a doctor, to change the world of one person at a time. To give hope, compassion, a shoulder of support to every single person who needs me. That combined with my passion and curiosity about science and human body formed my purpose.
Beatriz Montecinos
Mexico
My Why: I have always been amazed by so many things, such as: the mechanism in an airplane that can make it fly. In the same way, I marvel at how the human body works with a perfectly synchronized “mechanism.” I am passionate about being able to understand how it works and having the opportunity to analyze what happens when it fails, and thus be able to help and serve others.
