ROCHESTER, Minn. — Match Day, held each March, is the moment when graduating medical school students across the country learn where—and in which specialty—they will complete their residency training for the next three to seven years.  

“Passionate,” “prepared” and “inspired” are the words echoing the medical school hallways during Match week. Fourth-year medical students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (MCASOM) campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota will join more than 40,000 medical students nationwide as they simultaneously open envelopes at 11 a.m. CDT to reveal their residency training placements through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Watch live on March 21.

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Match Day has been described by MCASOM and Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education alumni and keynote speaker Natalie Strand, M.D., as a milestone transition, threshold students are stepping across, from medical student to physician, researcher, or educator. It is not simply the next step—it is a transformation, a shift from learning medicine to living it. Held each year on the third Friday of March, graduating medical school students from the U.S. and around the world await the pivotal moment when they learn which residency programs they will complete their training.  

Fredric Meyer, M.D., the Waugh Executive Dean of Education, shares his advice with medical students, “As future doctors, you are not only healers but also advocates for the core values of respect, integrity, compassion, healing, teamwork, innovation, excellence and stewardship. Your voices are powerful tools in shaping a healthcare system that reflects these values. Embrace this responsibility knowing that your efforts can drive meaningful progress."

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students consistently match above the national rate with 97% NRMP placement rate, have a 100% USMLE Step 2 exam pass rate and 94% are satisfied with their medical education at the top-rated national medical school, as reported by U.S. News and World Report "Best Medical Schools - Research."

Students Meet their Match

Match Day is the result of the hard work students put in during their medical school training. If you looked for a common theme this year, one clearly emerged: students are ready and prepared to truly listen to their patients. Five students share what Match Day means to them. 

Ning McKenzie, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Arizona 

Match Day brings a lot of nerves, both from hope and from anxiety. I love the national significance of Match Day and have watched videos for years, because it's a universal experience of opening your envelope and finding out where your future will be. I think it's a rite of passage and an honor to celebrate with friends, family, and mentors. 

 I am excited to start residency and am prepared to enter this new phase with curiosity and humility. Medical student rotations have repeatedly instilled us to constantly learn, adapt, and build strong team relationships. I feel prepared to enter yet another unknown! 

Guozhen (Gordon) Xie, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Florida 

I doubt that anyone truly feels "ready," but when I look at my fellow classmates, I realize that I would (and do) already trust them with my health and medical care. I believe that wherever they might go to train, their work will reflect positively on the medical school here at Mayo. 

Anders Jenson, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Minnesota 

The ability to make meaningful connections with my future patients and their families motivates me. I am most passionate about ensuring that all my patients’ voices are heard, and empowering them to make the medical decisions that best fit their individual goals and needs. 

My personal experiences drew me to medicine, as I hope to able support the next generation of patients and their families as a physician myself, recognize the wide-ranging impact illness can have on someone's life. 

Casey Martinez, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Arizona 

I have been surrounded by true excellence here, from fellow classmates to professors, researchers, clinical staff, administrators and mentors. The culture at Mayo Clinic is second to none, and I’ve learned what it truly means to put the needs of the patient first. I owe so much to those who have shaped me into who I am today. It has been incredible to rotate in Phoenix, Rochester and Jacksonville, learning from experts on the cutting edge of each of the three shields- clinical practice, education and research. 

It is an honor to step into the next phase of training, knowing that we are joining a profession dedicated to lifelong service. 

Kiyan Heybati, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Florida 

Mayo has become a place that I am proud to call my second home. Whether learning in the hospital or through research initiatives, my experiences here have allowed me to not only see but also play an active role in always placing the needs of the patient first through the integration of the three shields. As I look toward residency, I will carry forward the lessons I have learned in always prioritizing the needs of the patient through interdisciplinary and team-based care. 

Above all, Mayo instilled a value of always placing the needs of the patient first which I am confident will serve me well in the future. 

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About Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Mayo Clinic
Alix School of Medicine is a national medical school with four-year medical degree programs in Rochester and Arizona. The school also offers a Florida program, enabling students to complete their first two years of medical studies in Arizona or Minnesota, and their final two years of learning in Florida. For more information, visit Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.

About Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education (MCSGME) was established by the Mayo brothers in 1915 to provide specialty training to graduate physicians. The school has since grown to become one of the largest in the country, sponsoring more than 250 residency and fellowship training programs located on the Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona. Graduate medical education is an essential part of the spirit and legacy of Mayo Clinic, and it is a critical investment in Mayo’s future. For more information visit Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.

About Mayo Clinic 
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news. 

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