NEOMED graduate Riley Moberly reflects on medical school journey shaped by guidance and growth  

For Riley Moberly, the path through NEOMED’s College of Medicine has been defined by perseverance, mentorship and meaningful moments that revealed just how far she had come.  

That journey culminated on March 20—“Match Day”—an emotional milestone filled with anticipation and, ultimately, celebration. Surrounded by family, Riley waited anxiously as names were called, resisting the urge to open her envelope early. When she finally did, she saw that she had matched at Boston Children’s Hospital, which was her first choice.  

“I was very, very excited and definitely, really surprised,” Riley said.  

Photo: Trey Moberly, M.D. ('21), matched during the COVID-19 pandemic so participated in The Match virtually.

The moment carried even deeper meaning because of who stood beside her—her brother, Trey Moberly, a fellow NEOMED alumnus. When Trey graduated in 2021, pandemic restrictions meant he never experienced a traditional Match Day celebration. Instead, his milestone was marked quietly at home.  

Remembering that, Riley made a deliberate choice. She wanted her brother to open her envelope.  

“I had to wait a little longer than anticipated,” she said. “But I’m glad I did because getting to have him there was really exciting.”  

In doing so, Riley ensured Trey could share in a moment he had once missed—a full-circle experience for both of them. Trey, now completing his orthopaedic residency in Kentucky and preparing for a fellowship at Mayo Clinic, has long been one of her most influential sources of support.  

“Just knowing that he’s been my mentor and my go-to person… it was really cool to have him share that experience with me,” Riley said.  

Originally from Hillsboro, Ohio, Riley’s connection to NEOMED began years earlier through campus visits and programs like Anatomy Academy. That early exposure—and her brother’s experience—helped her envision a future at the University.  

“You don’t always realize how much you’ve grown until you look back,” she said. “NEOMED prepared me, not just in medicine and science, but in how to interact with patients, be a good teammate and really be a good human.”  

Mentorship played a pivotal role in her success—particularly the encouragement of faculty members like Corrie Stofcho, M.D., assistant dean of student affairs for the College of Medicine. Dr. Stofcho urged Riley to aim higher than she thought possible. That advice ultimately led her to apply to—and match with—her top-choice program.  

Looking back, Riley says she wouldn’t change a thing.  

“Medical school is hard, but those challenges prepared me for what’s ahead,” she said. “I would choose NEOMED again.”