A med school student's journey to enrollment was marked by determination and growth. Austin Grubbs did not initially aspire to be a doctor, but his perspective changed after his father's battle with stage four kidney cancer. Grubbs' personal struggles included a probation record, stemming from incidents such as giving a friend with marijuana a ride and stealing groceries to help feed his family.

The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine will hold a "White Coat" ceremony for first-year students, including Grubbs. His path to medical school was not straightforward, with an initial application yielding no response. Further details about Grubbs' story and his experiences are available.