With Cheers and Flutes of Champagne, NYCPM Celebrates Match Day
New York College of Podiatric Medicine of Touro University Class of 2025 Excels with 100 Percent Match Rate for Podiatric Residencies
The 91 members of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine’s Class of 2025 were all smiles on March 21, celebrating a perfect 100% seeking or eligible for match.
Many students secured a placement at one of their top three choices, with many heading to prestigious institutions like Yale, Inova Fairfax, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and Emory University.
Lecture Room 203 transformed into a festive celebration space, adorned with balloons and decorations. In keeping with tradition, each student was called up individually to receive an envelope with their match details—followed by a toast with champagne or apple cider.
“It feels surreal,” said Joseph Kormylo, who matched at Good Samaritan Hospital in Islip, his top choice. “My father and brother are podiatrists and both graduated from here. Choosing NYCPM was a no-brainer.”
NYCPM Dean Michael J. Trepal, DPM, FACFAS, praised the students’ hard work. “This didn’t happen by accident,” he said. “You did it. We guided, mentored, and supported you—but you did this yourselves.”
A graduate of NYCPM himself, Dr. Trepal reflected on how medicine has evolved and encouraged students to embrace lifelong learning. “Many of you will still be practicing 50 years from now,” he said. “Will we have a cure for cancer? Will we be able to regrow a toe? How will AI shape medicine? Education never stops—and that’s a wonderful thing.”
Ronald Soave, DPM, FACFAS, Dean of Clinical Education, offered a final piece of advice: “A patient is vulnerable. They trust you. Don’t violate that trust. Treat them as you would a loved one, and you’ll always be happy.”
At the stroke of noon, faculty led a celebratory toast, and students opened their envelopes.
For Ajay Mishra, NYCPM’s strong match record was a deciding factor. A Georgetown graduate, he was accepted into every podiatry school he applied to but chose NYCPM. “It’s the nation’s largest and oldest podiatry school,” he said. He matched at Rochester General, his top choice. Influenced by his physician father and his own love of carpentry, Mishra added, “Podiatry is actually a lot like carpentry—you use many of the same tools.”
Rebecca Cohen earned a joint Master of Public Health alongside her DPM degree and matched at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. “An MPH gives you a unique perspective to practice medicine,” she said. “Health literacy is a major part of it, and I hope to connect with my patients in a different way.”
Cindy Alsamarraie was one of five students from the class who matched at Yale. “The faculty at NYCPM was really supportive and passionate,” she said.
Tyler Chen, who matched at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey, summed up the mood: “It’s exciting. We’re out in the world, and we’ve been trained well.”
