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Match Day, March 2006

The Class of 2006 gathered at the Bolling-Haxall House to learn where they are headed for the next phase of their training. For Match Day results, see the list of students’ residency destinations [PDF].

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Dr. Jerry Strauss Drew Davis Match Day 2006
Medicine Dean Dr. Jerry Strauss welcomes the students. Drew Davis drops money into a basket that will go to the student whose name is called last. Gifts to the Annual Fund make possible several milestone events in the medical school, including Match Day.
Dr. Isaac Wood Biraj Patel and Janet Mundie Pam Mickell, Sarah Mehlinger and Tami Thome
Associate Dean of Student Activities Dr. Isaac Wood calls the names of the students. The students, including Biraj Patel, come up one-by-one to get their envelope from Janet Mundie. Pam Mickell, Sarah Mehlinger and Tami Thome.
Emily Haynes and family Eline Haenebalcke Lang Robertson and friends
Emily Haynes with her family. Eline Haenebalcke reacts to her residency match. Lang Robertson celebrates with friends.
Kavitha Chunchu Rebecca Weber and Christopher Woodlief Coryell Perez and Anne Silva
Kavitha Chunchu videotapes the day. Rebecca Weber with her fiance Christopher Woodlief. Coryell Perez with Anne Silva.
Daryl and Laura Williams Joshua Karp and parents Patrick Sweet
Daryl Williams opens his envelope with his wife Laura. Joshua Karp shares his match news with his parents, David and Adele Karp. Patrick Sweet learns his destination.
Students—Match Day 2006 Paisley Dillon, Douglas Blank and Jamil Matthews Class of 2006—Match Day 2006
Left to right: Bernie Siaton, Aaron Stike, Anish Shah, Hannah Cherian, Patrick Sweet, Chris Smith, and Joe Gulino. Douglas Blank (middle) and Jamil Matthews (right) with Doug's fiance Paisley Dillon. The Class of 2006 celebrates their residency matches.
Marc Lotano and Meghana Gowda Hannah Cherian Riha Bhatt
Marc Lotano and Meghana Gowda share their news. Hannah Cherian gives a thumbs up. Riha Bhatt found a quiet spot to make a call.
Childdren of Class of 2006—Match Day 2006 Abram Geisendorfer and daughter Saya The Loop Family
Many members of the Class of 2006 brought their children to Match Day. Abram Geisendorfer with his daughter Saya Kaji Geisendorfer. Karen Loop and her husband Carl with their sons Mason and Hudson (counterclockwise).

Photos by Expressions Photography.

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