I would not be where I am today without the incredible coordinating staff. They have a supportive, knowledgeable, and encouraging leadership team that is dedicated to the success of the students. I am thankful for the invaluable mentoring I received during my clinical experiences in preparation for the match.

The rotation site was incredible! I have to say, it’s one thing to put in the work and remember the textbook cover to cover but the people you are surrounded by are the ones that make the experience so great. The clinical experience allowed me to be the most prepared for the residency match that I could have expected to be.

I wanted to thank all my preceptors, but a special shoutout to those who saw something in me to make it happen. Dr. Billy Evans in Family Med, Dr. Makonnen Habtemariam in Internal Med and most of all Dr. William Arnold, Surgery Residency GME Dir who all saw the fire, passion, and the dedication that I had to pursue general surgery. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Not only did I gain a competitive and outstanding medical education here in Phoenix, but I also gained life-long colleagues, friends, and mentors.

The relationships made while rotating in Phoenix have been monumental in my success matching into general surgery. The GME preceptors and Dr. Charles Marrin really care about your medical education and future.

From day one, I knew that I wanted to specialize in internal medicine. Mr. Gallardo set the path for me by placing me with Dr. Michael Castro. The training was intense rotating alongside residents which prepared me to match at my #1 choice, UMASS Bay State!