These Oxy students talk about why they chose to pursue a career in the health professions—and how they charted their path.

After majoring in sociology and minoring in English at Oxy, Madi went on to the Master of Science in Nursing program at Johns Hopkins University.

After studying Kinesiology at Oxy, Connor attended USC's Doctor of Physical Therapy program and is now completing a 13-month Orthopedic Residency through USC.

A cognitive science major at Oxy, Besher Ashouri is a now a student at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Major: Biochemistry
Destination: MD, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Major: Kinesiology
Destination: MSN + DNP Acute Care, Columbia University

Major: Kinesiology
Destination: MS in Physician Assistant Studies, York College

Major: Biochemistry & History
Destination: MD, University of Washington

Major: Biology
Destination: MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Major: Biochemistry
Destination: MD-Ph.D., Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo