MATCH DAY: Lots of doctor drama; no blood or guts

WHAT:

Match Day is a geographic raffle when new doctors throughout the country find out where their medical careers will be launched. These new doctors could be heading to New York or Hawaii, Florida or Alaska. The fourth-year medical students won’t know until they open their envelopes.

Students from the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio stand in front of their classmates as they open the envelopes that reveal where their medical residencies will take them. It’s a festive occasion for the students, who are wrapping up a rigorous four years of medical education.

WHEN:

Friday, March 21 – Envelopes are opened at 11 a.m. Students and administrators from the UT Health Science Center’s School of Medicine will be available for interviews beginning at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:

John T. Floore Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, Helotes

WHO:

More than 200 students will be joined by friends, family and School of Medicine faculty. Expected attendance is around 800.

NOTES:

Graduating medical students select their top choices for residency locations during their senior year and learn on Match Day where they have been accepted.

Match Day is held by the School of Medicine in conjunction with the National Resident Matching Program, an initiative sponsored by the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Council of Medical Specialty Societies. The National Resident Matching Program is a private, not-for-profit corporation that ensures a uniform period of appointment to positions in graduate medical education.

 

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