MD Graduation 2024

Mark Perez

And ever since I've been here, it's just been since like a family, made me feel welcome. And as soon as the first day started, I felt like I was connected to everyone, like classmates, teachers, professors, everything was amazing.

Danielle Black

We started in COVID, so things were very different and strange for us from the beginning. Medical school's an adjustment already, but to do it in the middle of a pandemic is very unique. And so I've been really fortunate to have great people that I've gotten to build relationships with.

Priscilla Arellano Zameza

I think Wake is really strong at investing and offering mentorship and opportunities that other places may not personalize to your experience. And I just feel really lucky that I chose Wake, that Wake chose me.

Madeline Rieker

The community at Wake was really special. And the support that you got from faculty, it ended up being the perfect place for me. I wouldn't change a minute of it.

Siobhan Cox

My mentors along the way, from my clinical skills coaches to some mentors in the vascular surgery department, and really just everyone who is such a great role model for me over the past four years, I'm thrilled to stay and continue to learn from them.

Madeline Rieker

I think the thing I'm going to miss the most are my friends, my classmates. I've made some really special relationships in my class and it is very bittersweet to be splitting up for residency, but I'm excited for everyone and I know that we're all going to amazing places and I can't wait to see what my friends accomplish, but it is sad to be splitting up.

Priscilla Arellano Zameza

One piece of advice to give pre-med students is create a sense of community. It is really easy to get caught up in the everyday, but you have to enjoy the journey. And I think just having that sense of community helps you to just enjoy everything that you experience in four years so that you look back and you're like, "Wow, that was a really great time and I'm going to miss it."