Match Day reveals next paths in future physicians' careers

Match Day reveals next paths in future physicians' careerslburtchbuusTue, 03/19/2024 - 16:44Match Day reveals next paths in future physicians' careersImageCollege of Medicine – Tucson students matched at 66 graduate medical education training centers in 29 states and the District of Columbia.UArizona Health SciencesMarch 20, 2024Byline AffiliationUniversity of Arizona Health SciencesFour years ago, medical students at the University of ArizonaCollege of Medicine – Tucson and theCollege of Medicine – Phoenix began their studies amidst a global pandemic. During annual Match Day ceremonies, the students, who persevered through COVID-19, virtual classrooms, rigorous coursework and board exams, found out where they will complete their residency training.On March 15 at 9 a.m., cheers erupted outside Old Main in Tucson, Arizona, and the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix as about 200 students learned where their journey to become physicians will take them next.The Tucson and Phoenix scenes were repeated at campuses around the United States as more than40,000soon-to-be graduates from medical schools took part in the annual tradition, simultaneously learning where they were placed by the National Residency Matching Program."There are moments in life that you never forget – when you meet the love of your life, when, or if, you have children," saidDr.Fred Wondisford,dean of the College of Medicine – Phoenix, as he addressed students on Match Day. "I guarantee you this, Match Da...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: research