"Rutgers is a great place to be if you are a service member,” says 1st Lt. Rachel Cary, rutgers_njms student and Medical Student of the Year honoree. Combining her passions for medicine and military service, Cary serves with the NJ Army National Guard, working to keep soldiers mission-ready. Motivated to increase the representation of service members and veterans in U.S. medical schools, Cary believes their adaptability, intelligence, and resilience make them exceptional leaders who bring unique strengths to medical education and help advance the field of medicine. #MilitaryMedicine #ArmyNationalGuard #RutgersPride