Ashley Hurd-Jackson is from Cleghorn, Iowa. Ahead of Match Day, she shares her thoughts on why rural obstetrics and gynecology matters and the values she aspires to as a future physician.

Andrea Fjelstul-Bonert is from Hopkinton, Iowa. As she awaits news of her next steps this Match Day, she shares how observing her father navigate a serious workplace injury drove her to find a passion for providing caring, high-quality patient care in rural communities.

Students in the Carver College of Medicine’s Humanities Distinction Track are given space to explore how artistic, ethical, and philosophical pursuits can enrich their understanding of patient care.