This was her third child. By her third day in the hospital, the doctors had signed the discharge papers, but with repeated elevation in blood pressure and swollen feet, she didn’t understand how she could be let go. Two days later, she was rushed to the hospital with postpartum preeclampsia. How could the doctors have missed this? She’s a mother; she’s my mother. The personal experiences of seeing my mother and those close to me suffer because of gaps in healthcare have driven me to a career in medicine. I aspire to be the doctor who changes this narrative by providing compassionate and fair care to everyone. Too often, African Americans and women face medical challenges due to societal biases and a lack of understanding. I am committed to improving communication between healthcare providers and patients in underrepresented communities, taking the time to listen to patients’ concerns. I will work to combat the racial misconceptions that contribute to increased distrust of healthcare, ultimately improving health outcomes. I am inspired to advocate for patients who are unheard and unseen, and am actively choosing to change the world so no one else has to watch their loved ones be ignored or dismissed.