School of Medicine Class of 2021 students match early in competitive military and urology programs By Kylee Denesha
Michelle Shabo
Six School of Medicine Class of 2021 students took part in early match programs and recently learned where they will serve their residencies. Two pursued military matches and four chose specialties outside of the National Residency Matching Program general match, which takes place on Friday, March 19.
“This has been a residency match year that has been extraordinarily challenging for everyone, presenting each student with much more than the usual stress and uncertainty,” said Sonia Chimienti, MD, associate professor of medicine, vice provost for student life and enrollment and associate dean for student affairs. “The students in this class, in a humbling demonstration of their resilience and dedication to the profession, rapidly pivoted, modifying their educational plans, embracing the virtual interview experience, and r