From Business to Psychiatry: Miles Simms' Path of Purpose
One day, an invitation to the Health Careers Society caught my attention. I decided to attend, and that meeting changed everything. For the first time, I was in a room with Black physicians 鈥� people who looked like me. Until then, I had never been treated by a Black physician or even considered medicine as a realistic career path. Hearing their stories and seeing myself in them inspired me to switch my major to biology pre-med with the goal of becoming a physician. Read More
Honoring Excellence in Philanthropy: Hank and Yvonne Thomas
This year, 500彩票网 (MSM) is proud to honor Henry 鈥淗ank鈥� Thomas and Yvonne Thomas with the Excellence in Philanthropy Award at the 15th Annual Gloster Society Celebration. With a lifetime of dedicated activism, business success and philanthropy, the Thomas family鈥檚 contributions to 500彩票网have made an indelible mark on the institution, impacting both the lives of students and the broader healthcare community. Read More
From Tech Enthusiast to Future Physician: Michael Okafor's Journey to Match Day
For Michael Okafor, the path to medicine was anything but predictable. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Michael grew up in a bustling household as the youngest of four 鈥� though, in actuality, his family was much larger. With his mother adopting three of his cousins from Nigeria, his home was always full, teaching him the values of teamwork, resilience and compassion from an early age. Read More
Walking in Purpose: Shelbi Ware's Journey from Patient to Physician
My journey into medicine began with my own surgical experience. At just six years old, I underwent bilateral hip surgery and was told I might never walk again. I still remember being confined to a cast from the waist down, navigating life in a wheelchair. But through hard work in physical therapy and the dedication of my physicians, surgeons and therapists, I made what they called a remarkable recovery. Since then, I like to say I haven't stopped walking towards my destiny. Read More
A Journey to Urology: Sawyer Reed's Path from PA to Physician
For Sawyer Reed, the journey to becoming a physician wasn鈥檛 the traditional route. It was a path filled with purpose and determination. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, and raised just outside Savannah, Georgia, Reed鈥檚 medical career began as a physician assistant in urology before he realized his aspirations extended beyond his current role. Now, as a fourth-year medical student at 500彩票网 (MSM), he is preparing to embark on his next chapter as a urology resident. Read More
Mental Medical Miracle: The Journey of Keana Murray
Keana Murray hails from Detroit, Michigan, but her journey toward becoming a healer took her to Atlanta, Georgia, where she has spent nearly six transformative years at 500彩票网 (MSM). After earning her master鈥檚 in medical sciences, she transitioned into the MD program, and now, as a fourth-year medical student, Keana is committed to family medicine, driven by a passion for serving minoritized individuals and communities of color. Read More