Amy Callahan '19

My favorite part of the Match Day was being surrounded by my family and friends as well as faculty and staff who shared in the excitement of Match Day. It was the perfect culmination of the past 4 years of hard work and sacrifices. I felt a huge sense of pride in all of my classmates who have joined me on this journey.

As I opened the envelope, I was incredibly nervous. Four years of dedication came down to that one moment. As a first-year student, I remember thinking that fourth year seemed so far away and there always seemed to be so many hurdles to jump until Match Day arrived. I think I was in a state of shock as I opened that envelope, followed by a huge sense of relief that I matched to my number one choice! It was incredibly suspenseful but exciting — I'll never forget that feeling of pure joy. 

There were a lot of factors that went into selecting my rank order list, but I'd say the most important factor was finding a group of people who would not only support me but also challenge me to be the best possible physician I can be. I knew that I would receive a great education at any of the places I interviewed, but I was in search of that gut feeling of comfort. When I completed my sub-internship at [Brown Family Medicine Program] last fall, I was so impressed by not only the rigor of the program, but also the sense of community amongst residents, faculty, and staff. When I left the dinner the night before the interview, I knew that the residents were a group I wanted to be part of.

I can't wait to begin my career as a physician alongside 11 other residents who are equally as passionate about family medicine. I think I'm most excited to have my own panel of patients who will grow with me over the next three years.