"I joined DEM because I knew that I would be able to interact with other individuals who were interested in the health field, and who were taking the same classes as me. My experience in DEM was life-changing. I met so many likeminded people and they became my family away from home. DEM helped me strengthen my resolve to attend medical school and to realize that the path to your goals isn't always a straight road. I'm currently a research assistant in a cancer biology lab at UCSF. I'm studying for the MCAT and I am planning on applying to medical school next year!" - Jose Garcia, Class of 2018