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Stephanie Marie

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Finalist

1x

Winner

General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Journaling
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Walking

Reading

  • Spirituality
  • Psychology
  • Self-Help
  • Academic
  • Health
  • Science‎

Bio

My name is Stephanie, and my journey to medicine has been shaped by love, loss, faith, and the people who have changed my life. At 36, I am continuing medical school at the International University of the Health Sciences while working as a per diem registered nurse. My dream is to become an internal medicine physician specializing in palliative and hospice care. My father was my greatest inspiration. When his ALS progressed, I stepped away from medical school because I needed to be by his side. I wanted to understand what he was going through, advocate for him, and make sure he never felt alone until he passed away on February 19, 2026. When he could no longer speak, I became his voice. I sat with him through ICU stays and hospitalizations, learning to communicate as he spelled out words letter by letter. He taught me that the best medicine we can give someone is our presence. My father believed in me before I believed in myself. His words, “Whatever happens, we deal with it,” and my faith in God continue to carry me forward. I keep showing up because this is more than a dream, it is my purpose. This scholarship would help me continue becoming the physician I hope to be: someone who brings compassion, comfort, and the reminder that no patient or family should ever feel alone when they need support the most.

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2024

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse

    Hospital & Health Care · Always Compassionate Agency- Part Time

    Jan 2026 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
My long-term career goal is to become an internal medicine physician specializing in palliative and hospice care. My experience caring for my father taught me that medicine is not only about treating illness, but about showing up, listening, and being present when someone needs you most. I hope to provide patients and families with the same compassion, advocacy, and comfort that I wanted for my father. I want every person I care for to feel heard, valued, and never alone.
Has nursing license:
Yes

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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