BREAKING: A remarkable moment unfolded in Fort Worth, Texas, as Nicole Everitt, a 36-year-old medical student, received a groundbreaking Eko digital stethoscope during a ceremony on July 23, 2025. This innovative device connects directly to her hearing aids, empowering her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor despite her profound hearing loss.
Everitt, a first-year student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health, celebrated this milestone alongside her husband, Chris Everitt, and their children. “I’m excited to learn, and I’m really excited to be able to apply that learning in such a way that I get to serve other people,” she declared, highlighting her commitment to a career in medicine.
The stethoscope ceremony, held at the UNT Health Medical Education and Training building, symbolizes the beginning of Everitt’s journey into medicine. She reminisced about her first encounter with a hospital as a teenager, which ignited her passion for healthcare. “I can’t describe that, except it was electric,” Everitt recalled.
Despite facing challenges, including a hiatus from her studies due to pregnancy and academic struggles, Everitt persevered. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas at Dallas in December, demonstrating resilience as a mother of six. Her experience has inspired her children, who encourage her with heartfelt notes, such as “You’re doing great, Mom! You can do it!”
Everitt’s choice of UNT Health was deeply personal. “When I first started thinking and dreaming about coming back, this is the school I looked at,” she expressed, emphasizing her connection to the institution. To make her education more accessible, the family relocated from Forney to Fort Worth.
Now immersed in her studies, Everitt is tackling subjects like molecular biology and osteopathic manipulative medicine. The digital stethoscope, a gift from donors, represents a significant step forward in her medical education and ability to connect with patients. As she demonstrated its use with her children at the ceremony, the emotional weight of her journey became evident. “Thump-thump. Thump-thump,” she said, as her son, Ignatius Everitt, listened through the earpieces.
Everitt’s story is one of determination and inspiration. She aims to teach her children that life’s path is rarely linear, saying, “It’s really such a privilege to get to show my kids that life doesn’t always have to follow this perfectly straight pathway, and sometimes it doesn’t, and it still can work out so beautifully.”
As Everitt embarks on her medical career, her journey will undoubtedly resonate with many, showcasing the power of technology and perseverance in overcoming obstacles. Stay tuned for more updates on her inspiring path in the medical field.
