An applicant with a low Step 1 score applies to neurosurgery residency for the third time, despite being told that she will likely never succeed. She goes all in, risking utter failure if God does not come through. He responds in ways she did not expect.

Dr. Ben Carson’s story has inspired countless people inside and outside of medicine. Here is an excerpt from his book, Gifted Hands, in which he recounts how he sought God during a neurosurgery interview at his top choice.

This story from Dr. Bennet Omalu is real and vulnerable. In his book, Truth Doesn’t Have a Side, Dr. Omalu candidly shares about his doubt and frustration after not matching, as well as his ultimate surrender to God.

Trusting God the entire way, this doctor fights fear, numerous obstacles, and a late application to match into internal medicine against the odds.