Shay Taylor’s story is one of persistence, hope and overcoming obstacles — a journey that began in the hallways of Yale University, not as a medical student, but as a janitor.

Fast forward to 2025, and Taylor is now on the verge of graduating from Howard University College of Medicine, months away from fulfilling a dream that seemed nearly impossible years ago.

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Her story, which she shares on social media to inspire others, is far from the traditional path to becoming a doctor.

At 18, Taylor started her job as a janitor at Yale University. She was focused on supporting her family, especially her mother, who had been battling a mysterious illness that doctors struggled to diagnose.

“I started the janitor job at 18 y

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