Match Day Magic How I knew it was a match When a student finds the right residency program, there’s a spark. Here’s how these fourth-years knew they’d found the one. March 20, 2019Wednesday Ashley Altus and Nikitta Foston Contact [email protected] Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email After countless exams, days of studying and boards, fourth-year medical students are often thrilled on Match Day. The culmination of all of their hard work and preparation has led them to their match. But before Match Day, there are residency interviews and audition rotations. Recently matched students share how they knew a program was right for them. For further reading: More than 5,000 DO students and grads match in largest NRMP Match ever It’s time to rethink what it means to be a DO More in Training The NRMP 2026 Match and ERAS timeline for residency applicants Check out our calendar for every important date during the 2026 match season. Applications for the AOA’s 2025-2026 TIPS program now being accepted This cycle, TIPS sessions will focus on physician payment models, health care reform, social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and current public health issues. Previous articleFrom agony to advocacy: How two DOs survived the loss of their 2-year-old daughter Next articleThe best advice I received about the Match
The NRMP 2026 Match and ERAS timeline for residency applicants Check out our calendar for every important date during the 2026 match season.
Applications for the AOA’s 2025-2026 TIPS program now being accepted This cycle, TIPS sessions will focus on physician payment models, health care reform, social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and current public health issues.