Laura Vater: It’s Never Too Late to Pursue a Career in Healthcare
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Laura Vater: It’s Never Too Late to Pursue a Career in Healthcare

Laura Vater, Gastrointestinal Oncologist at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, shared a post on X:

“My grandma went to nursing school when she was 46, with 4 kids, and became a nurse.

My mom went to medical school at 37, with 3 kids, and still practices primary care in an underserved community.

It’s not too late for you.”

 

Medically reviewed Jul 19, 2026 by Mariam Khachatryan, MD