Mayo Clinic Medical Students Match Residencies

96 students at Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida campuses learn where they will train as resident physicians.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:12pm

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Fourth-year medical students at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine learned on March 20 where they will train as resident physicians. Mayo Clinic said 96 of its students at its Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida campuses matched into residency programs and opened their envelopes at 11 a.m. Central Time to find out where they will continue their medical training.

Why it matters

Match Day is a significant milestone for medical students, as it determines where they will complete their residency training after graduating from medical school. The results of the Match are crucial for students' future careers and the continued development of the medical workforce.

The details

During the annual Match Day event, medical students across the country open envelopes to find out which residency program they have been matched with. This process is highly competitive, with students ranking their preferred programs and programs ranking their preferred applicants.

  • The Match Day event took place on March 20, 2026.
  • The students opened their envelopes at 11 a.m. Central Time.

The players

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

A medical school that is part of the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education, and research.

Mayo Clinic

A nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education, and research, with campuses in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida.

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What’s next

The newly matched residents will begin their residency programs in the coming months, continuing their medical education and training.

The takeaway

Match Day is a pivotal moment for medical students, as it determines the next step in their journey to becoming fully licensed physicians. The high match rate for Mayo Clinic students reflects the school's strong reputation and the quality of its medical education program.