Celebrating Match Day 2026 at the University of Minnesota
Each year, the third Friday of March marks a life-changing turning point for our medical students. Match Day is the culmination of four years of rigorous study, clinical rotations, and a complex national application process. On March 20, 2026, our fourth-year students joined thousands of peers across the country in discovering where they will spend the next three to seven years of their professional lives.
We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026. Their resilience and dedication to the future of healthcare are reflected in this year’s outstanding results. From those staying right here in the Minnesota to those heading to top-tier programs across the nation, these statistics showcase the strength and diversity of our soon-to-be Gopher doctors.
These numbers represent the next generation of healers, researchers, and leaders. This year's match highlights our continued commitment to addressing the physician shortage, with a significant number of students entering primary care and rural medicine, areas where they are needed most.
As our students prepare for graduation and the transition to residency, we celebrate the impact they have already made on our community and the incredible contributions they will make to the field of medicine.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We can't wait to see where your journey leads next.
See all 2026 Match Day results
