WAUSM Student Brings Hope to the Hopeless
From the Hardships of a Refugee Camp to the Blessings of Studying Medicine
October 23, 2025Growing up in a refugee camp in Zambia, Richard Kevin Irakiza once felt like he had nothing to look forward to. Now, as a WAUSM student and future physician, he is pursuing his calling to bring healing and hope to others. From Struggle to Strength Life in the refugee camp demanded that Irakiza grow up
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September 3, 2021No matter which medical school you choose to go to, you want to make sure you graduate with four very specific skills/traits: Excellent teamwork skills Excellent clinical skills The ability to apply technology to your own learning and patient care Integrity, honesty, and compassion Teamwork: Healthcare is delivered in teams. Many students arrive at medical
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Paying for medical school is one of the most important decisions you will make on the road to becoming an MD. It deserves the same rigor and research you are putting into choosing the right medical school program. Most prospective students start by looking at tuition. That is a reasonable place to begin, but it
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