Mohammad Ishmam is a current medical student at UPenn Perelman School of Medicine. Mohammad's not just a successful medical school applicant, but he's someone who’s crafted a fascinating narrative that led him towards this career.

In this episode, we delve into the pivotal experiences that ignited his passion for medicine and the hurdles he confronted along his path. Not shying away from discussing the bumps on the road, Mohammad shares candidly about his decision to take three gap years - a period that, as you'll learn, was anything but a pause on his progress.

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