A deaf North Texas mother of six pursues her dream of medical school, overcoming barriers

FORT WORTH, Texas — Nicole Everitt isn’t just beginning medical school; she’s breaking barriers.

This week, the mother of six marked a significant milestone at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. At a special ceremony, she received a personalized digital, Bluetooth-enabled stethoscope that links to her hearing aids.

Everitt, who is deaf, has the ability to pursue her career as a surgeon thanks to advanced technology…

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