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Dr. Ben Carson spoke at Utah Valley University about prayer and resilience.

He recounted overcoming academic struggles and a violent temper through faith and reading.

Carson emphasized unity, urging dialogue on shared beliefs amid political divisions.

OREM — When Dr. Ben Carson was a young medical student, he did so poorly on his first set of comprehensive exams that he was summoned to speak to his academic counselor.

The counselor reviewed Carson's records, assured him that there were plenty of ways to earn a living outside of medicine — and then sent him on his way with a sobering conclusion: "You're just not cut out to be a doctor."

Devastated, Carson rushed home, fell to his knees and prayed for direction.

Inspired, he strategized

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