Durham native Kelsey Lewis is preparing to take the next big step in her journey to becoming a doctor. In just a few weeks, the 25-year-old will begin medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—a dream years in the making.
Lewis is among more than 250 students who have received financial assistance from The 15 White Coats, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting future physicians from underrepresented backgrounds.
Reflecting on her path while on UNC’s campus, Lewis shared how her upbringing in underserved communities shaped her passion for medicine…