Jennifer and Bill Gates.Photo:Jenn Gates Nassar/Instagram; Cindy Ord/WireImage
Jenn Gates Nassar/Instagram; Cindy Ord/WireImage
Jennifer Gateshas found her match!
On Friday, the daughter of billionaire Microsoft founderBill Gatesand his ex-wifeMelinda Gatesannounced in an Instagram post that she had received her placement in theNational Resident Matching Program, which determines the first position for young doctors in the U.S.
“Pediatrician incoming!!! 💗👩⚕️” Gates, 27, wrote in the post, alongside a photo of her smiling for the camera in a black dress, holding up a card announcing the hospital she would be working for.
“Thrilled to finally share that after 4 years of medical school, I’ve matched for residency at Mt. Sinai on the Pediatrics Research pathway,” Gates continued. “What a dream come true — I can’t wait to learn from incredible healthcare providers and patients about all that it means to become a doctor.
“Residency here we come! 🩺👩⚕️💗.” she finished, adding the hashtag “#matchday2024” to share her results with her fellow incoming doctors.
Bill has long been supportive of his oldest kid’s dreams of becoming a doctor. In May 2023, he and Melindawere seen together attending Jennifer’s graduationfromColumbia University.
Her sister Phoebe Gates, 21, also shared some love, simply commenting with two hand-clapping emojis on Gates' post.
“(Accelerated) Master of Public Health 👩🎓🩵,” Jennifer wrote in another Instagram post, shared just after her graduation. “Thank you @columbiapublichealth for this incredible educational opportunity and the village around me who made this possible. Grateful 🙏✨.”
“Best part of 26: a healthy pregnancy and daughter. 🙏💜 I love you so much, sweet girl. 👼,” she wrote at the time, alongside a photo of her holding her little girl and smiling for the camera.
Writing in his ownInstagram postback in April, Bill told his daughter, “Happy birthday, Jenn! You continue to amaze me with your intelligence, creativity, and compassion. I feel incredibly lucky to be your dad, and I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Love you always!”
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Bill and Melinda also share Phoebe and Rory, 24. The two finalized their divorce in August of 2021 after 27 years of marriage.
source: people.com
