Heather Christopherson, MD ’17 always had deep respect for the medical profession, but she didn’t necessarily see herself in that white coat. Turns out, she changed careers and went to medical school, after all.

As a pharmaceutical salesman, Michael McGlue had worked in the health care industry for several years and held a Master of Health Administration. But something was missing in his health care career—namely, the “care” part.

Ashley Jordan, MD '15, of Norwell, Massachusetts, came to AUC with a fervent desire to make a difference.

Before enrolling at AUC, Trey Kennedy conducted aerospace medicine research, worked in corporate strategy and operations consulting, and spent nine years in emergency medical services. Now a second-semester student, Trey discusses how his diverse experiences have helped prepare him for his future career as a physician.