Dr. Juan Miguel Mosquera was only 17 years old when he started medical school. His interest in science drove him to pursue his career. Starting medical school in Colombia at an early age was challenging for Dr. Mosquera, but he stayed determined.

During this time, Dr. Mosquera’s senior classmate was traveling to Chicago for residency, and he was inspired. “After he explained the process to me, I thought ‘I can do this. It’s very difficult, but I can do it.’”

Although Dr. Mosquera...