Rejected by local universities, this Singaporean now has a Harvard PhD
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Dr Joel Tan almost gave up on his academic dreams after being rejected by local universities, but a last-ditch application changed everything. With perseverance and his parents' support, he eventually earned a PhD from Harvard Medical School. CNA TODAY spoke to Dr Tan about his journey and the graduation speech that went viral online.
16 Jul 2026 09:00am
Dr Joel Tan almost gave up on his academic dreams after being rejected by local universities, but a last-ditch application changed everything. With perseverance and his parents' support, he eventually earned a PhD from Harvard Medical School. CNA TODAY spoke to Dr Tan about his journey and the graduation speech that went viral online.
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