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Greenville Today
By the People, for the People
UNC Couple Matched for Residency at Same Program
Christina Lopez Cobos and Josh Lopez, who met as undergraduates, will begin their medical careers together at UNC.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:34pm
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A vibrant pop art celebration of a medical couple's journey from undergraduates to married residents at their alma mater.Greenville TodayChristina Lopez Cobos and Josh Lopez, a couple who met as undergraduates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, got married just days before Match Day 2026. On Match Day, they both learned they were accepted into residency programs at UNC, allowing them to start their medical careers together.
Why it matters
The story of Christina and Josh highlights the unique challenges and joys that medical student couples face as they navigate the competitive residency matching process. Their ability to match at the same institution, UNC, where they first met and fell in love, is a heartwarming example of how personal connections and shared experiences can lead to lifelong partnerships, even in the high-stakes world of medical training.
The details
Christina and Josh met as undergraduates at UNC through a mutual friend. They bonded over a shared interest in medicine, with Christina pursuing OB-GYN and Josh choosing psychiatry. After dating for several years, Josh proposed to Christina in Asheville in late 2024, and the two were married on Pi Day, less than a week before Match Day 2026. Despite the added stress of planning a wedding while awaiting their residency placements, the couple remained optimistic about their future, knowing they were committed to supporting each other no matter where they ended up.
- Josh proposed to Christina in late 2024 in Asheville.
- Christina and Josh were married on Pi Day, less than one week before Match Day 2026.
The players
Christina Lopez Cobos
A medical student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who will begin a residency in OB-GYN.
Josh Lopez
A medical student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who will begin a residency in psychiatry.
Bryson
A mutual friend who introduced Christina and Josh.
What they’re saying
“Whenever we were together it just felt really easy. We fit each other really well.”
— Josh Lopez
“I'm honored that I get to do that for the rest of my life. It's super exciting.”
— Christina Lopez Cobos
What’s next
The couple are now looking forward to starting their residencies at UNC and eventually finding permanent jobs with UNC Health.
The takeaway
Christina and Josh's story demonstrates the power of finding love and support in unexpected places, even amidst the high-pressure world of medical training. Their ability to match at the same institution where their relationship began is a testament to the strength of their bond and the role that shared experiences can play in shaping lifelong partnerships.
