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Identical twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their Virginia hometown to co-run an ER
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins from a poor Richmond neighborhood, are now co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
- Growing up without running water and facing hunger, the twins were inspired to pursue medicine after a negative experience with a dismissive doctor treating their alcoholic uncle.
- They excelled academically, graduating as co-valedictorians, attending Stanford University for undergrad, and the University of Chicago for medical school.
- Returning to their community, they now lead the ER at Chippenham Hospital, symbolizing their journey from adversity to achievement.
- The twins credit their challenging upbringing for shaping their resilience and dedication to healthcare, turning past trauma into a commitment to healing others.
