In the quiet moments between exams and evening routines, Alaska WWAMI student Manuel De La Garza is embracing what it means to be both a future surgeon and a present, devoted father. Originally from Denton, Texas, and now living in Anchorage, Alaska, he’s navigating the intense demands of medical school while raising a young family—a […]
In a quiet Montana valley surrounded by mountains and memories, medical student Willis Pullman is writing his own chapter of fatherhood, purpose and perseverance. Having recently passed his Step 2 exam, Pullman is a rising fourth-year medical student, celebrating not just academic progress, but a growing family and a life built with intention. Born in […]
For second-year Idaho WWAMI student Kaden Kunz, medical school and fatherhood are not just challenges to juggle—they are complementary parts of a rewarding and fulfilling journey. “I have two children—2½ years and 5 months old—and I truly wouldn’t want it any other way,” says Kunz. “Medical school is incredibly rewarding—and even more so with a […]
