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From advancing community care, pursuing competitive specialties, to becoming a first-generation student, these are the stories of four medical students as they persevered to Match Day 2025.


Charlie Roethling

Charlie Roethling – Medical student scores big by turning passion into purpose

 

Ricardo Crespo Regalado

Ricardo Crespo Regalado – ‘It’s truly a blessing and a dream’: teamwork shapes a future surgeon

 

Alisa Suen-Wallach

Alisa Suen-Wallach – MD-PhD student navigates challenges, embraces UNC experiences ahead of Match Day

 

Joshua Walker

Joshua Walker – ‘I love connecting with people’: matching medical student empowers patients, pursues surgical success