Mother of 9 graduates from medical school

Determined to have both a career and family, Dr. Sarah Merrill, a mother of nine, fulfilled her dream of graduating medical school -- even if it took her decades to get there. Jamie Yuccas shares more.

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[MsLulu-jron]

Wow!!! Having 9 children and finishing med school on her quest to be a neurosurgeon. Such an inspiration. Congratulations! 🎊🎉

[jenkneefur]

Her story is incredible because she brought her kids into the discussion. She deserves all the success in the world.

[LS-oulj]

Shoutout to her husband for supporting her, this is awesome

[sovietdeathstroke]

I was feeling abit down whether if I can even be a Medical Doctor in my late twenties but seeing her stories kinda uplift me. Hopefully, it does for other people here too.

[AGL]

Did my MS degree in occupational therapy when married and childless in my late 20s. Finishing my doctorate now at 61, my three kids all grown and on their own. I could not have done either degree when caring for young kids because I just didn't have the material and emotional support or even the bandwith. Everyone is different. I think it is doable but one needs support of other people, and probably also the ability to function on little sleep!

[angelicallatte]

I'm so hapoy for her. To me her story truly shows that the path to success isn't always the same.

[Cheyf]

Wow this was really inspiring to me we want a lot of children but I also want to go to medical school and felt I could only do one or the other. Nice to see it’s possible to have both.

[johngrey]

I have no kids, and I found med school to be nightmarishly challenging.

[TheRoseChunsa]

It’s true love story. When most marriages completely fall apart with one or two children due to conflicting schedules with job and lack of sleep etc, but all 9 children look healthy and happy! A mission impossible without love. 👏👏👏♥️

[JenPurple]

This is truly is great
She must have a great family

[pootandbeans]

You can do anything you want in life, you just have to have the patience and motivation.

[breyz]

I'm in the same boat, minus 6 kids! Lol. Thanks for giving me the little bit of motivation I needed.

[sophiawilson]

I hope someday I get to watch her movie entitled; "Doing it: a family movie entertainment."
BRAVO!

[JohnnyJitsu]

Wow! IMPRESSIVE! It’s hard AF being a paramedic in school with 4 kids! 9 and medical?! WOW’!!!!

[ZipperTee]

Although this story is inspiring – it is also misleading because there is one important piece missing. And that would be comment about student debt. I know a doctor who has been in practice for 10 years and is STILL paying on student debt. Additionally, I do not buy the fact that you can be a mother to 9 children and work through medical school. Of course we all are beyond impressed and wish her success. I am just saying ... something does not compute.

[michaellim]

Incredible. Never give up spirit. And age is just a number. The passion and drive has no expiration date! Go follow that dream! YOU CAN DO IT!

[justsaying]

Wow so proud of her 👏👏👏👏 I'm 38 and keep saying I want to study again to become a psychologist and my husband keeps saying Ur almost 40! Meaning it's late to start 😏

[daisy]

I'm impressed by selfless mother's who sacrifice their life and own desires to focus on her kids needs.

[sylviamoreno]

Congratulations 👏! You are amazing. May the lord continue to bless you and your family throughout the years.

[nurserossie]

Very very inspiring as a mom I respect her so much ❤️ 👏 💗