Dominique Cross (DO '21)
Match Day 2021
March 22, 2021Students from the class of 2021 celebrated one of the most exciting days in their
professional journey鈥擬atch Day. Here they share their personal match story, what has
inspired them along the way and what advice they would give to students starting the
journey today.
Where did you match?
Tulane University - New Orleans, Louisiana
What specialty did you match into and why did you choose this?
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. I chose this specialty because of the appeal of being
able to treat both adults and children of any acuity in any setting. To me, it鈥檚 the
best double major there is.
How did you feel when you found out you had matched?
When I found out that I matched I was relieved and thrilled.
What inspired you to pursue medicine?
I鈥檝e wanted to be a doctor as long as I can remember, but my interest was solidified
when I was 13. At that time, I would visit with a little girl who had cancer. In fact,
she was treated in the same hospital where I matched.
What advice would you give to a first year student starting their journey?
Your journey is not everyone else鈥檚 journey鈥攁nd that鈥檚 okay. Mine was certainly a
roundabout journey. Don鈥檛 compare your story to anyone. Stay your course and true
to yourself. Do your best and constantly look for the learning opportunity.