22-03-2025
Upstate medical student matches with top choice for pediatrics residency
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)—For fourth-year medical students nationwide, Match Day is a moment of excitement and anticipation.
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At Upstate Medical University, students filled out the Oncenter, waiting for the exact moment they could open their envelopes and discover where they would start their residencies.
One of the students, Nathan Ihemeremadu, the 2025 class president, said his experience was overwhelming.
'I was yelling, screaming. I was on the floor. It was a lot. I don't think I've ever yelled that loud in a while. It was electric, blinding, ecstatic. I can't say the words. I feel so full,' said Nathan.
Nathan began the match process back in the fall, filling out applications, getting recommendations, and completing interviews with various programs across the country. From there, students and programs rate each other on a list from best to least, and both are surprised on Match Day.
'A different whirlwind experience for everyone, which is cool because now you get surprised, along with the programs. They also get surprised by who's coming to see them for residency in June,' Nathan said.
When the clock struck noon, and Nathan could finally open this letter, all the handwork and dedication showed right here. When he opened it, he found out he was going to his number one choice—Northwestern!
When breaking down the options, he felt welcome and at home in the program. He knew that he wanted to be there, and now, finally attending in June, practicing pediatrics, he's making a big difference in a small life.
'There is a lot of power and fulfillment working with such a small population because you really get to be that first person or one of the many people in that child's life that is a positive role model,' said Nathan.
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