I started medical school at 69 and will begin residency at 72. Here’s what I learned

STAT·Apr 24

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A woman has started medical school at 69 and is now set to begin her residency, with some reports indicating she will be 72 or 73 when she does so. Her achievement is being noted by the medical community, with some physicians weighing in on her decision. The specifics of her story and its implications for medical career paths are being discussed in various outlets.

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