Fourth-year medical students look forward to Match Day. Match Day is the day they find out where their residency training will take place, in the specialty of their choosing, after they graduate medical school. Medical Student participation in Match Day is part of the National Residency Matching Program.
The AAMCNews interviewed eight first-generation medical students who share their experiences about medical school and their plans for the road ahead.
Read the Inspiring Stories From Eight First-Generation Medical Students
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About the author: The Texas Health Education Service amplifies TMDSAS and JAMP’s missions to serve students, collegiate advisors, and professional schools in Texas by providing students with accurate educational resources to enhance their preparation for a career in the health professions, and supporting efforts by advisors and professional schools to reach students and enrich the applicant pool.
JAMP alum Dr. Nayeli Fuentes shares her journey from first-gen student to physician, highlighting mentorship, resilience, and her commitment to serving Texas communities.
TXHES has launched the Nursing Advisory Council, bringing together 30 leaders from across Texas to help design a centralized, student-centered nursing application service with the goal of completing a feasibility study and implementation plan as directed by House Bill 2851.
The meeting focused on improving programming, communications, and outreach to prospective Texas health professions applicants and planning for a big year ahead.
