Medical student becomes first Black female to match into UF urology residency program

Elizabeth Kwenda learned the groundbreaking news Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month.

By: Danielle Ivanov
Photo of a woman in a black suit Elizabeth Kwenda, a University of Florida College of Medicine student, is the first Black female to match into UF's urology residency program. Photo by Jesse S. Jones

Interest in medicine sparked by family member’s illness

Woman in white medical coat smiles Elizabeth Kwenda, a student at the University of Florida College of Medicine and the first Black woman to match into UF's urology residency program, smiles in her white coat.

Better representation is needed

A woman in a black suit stands outside, smiling Elizabeth Kwenda, a University of Florida College of Medicine student, is the first Black female to match into UF's urology residency program. Photo by Jesse S. Jones

Kwenda’s trailblazing opens doors for others

Photo of a woman in a black suit Elizabeth Kwenda, a University of Florida College of Medicine student, is the first Black female to match into UF's urology residency program. Photo by Jesse S. Jones