For medical students across the country, the anticipation surrounding Match Day is unmatched. On March 21, at noon exactly, more than 125 fourth-year UofL medical students opened envelopes from the National Residency Match Program, revealing where they will begin residency training after receiving medical degrees in May. Altogether, 141 graduating medical students have secured residency or research positions.
This year, 37 Cardinals matched with UofL, and will continue their medical training at one of the School of Medicine’s 25 first-year residency programs. Others secured placements at prestigious institutions nationwide, including Harvard, Vanderbilt, Emory, Johns Hopkins and Wake Forest.
In addition to an impressive 97% match rate, the class also boasts a 100% pass rate on a licensure examination that assesses student clinical knowledge.
This year, UofL’s Match Day took place at Angel’s Envy Bourbon Club at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. After ripping their envelopes open, students celebrated alongside family, friends and faculty.
“There’s no word to describe the excitement I feel right now! The UofL School of Medicine prepared us for this moment and truly made sure we were supported. I’m looking forward to my residency and cannot wait to be among the most innovative physicians in my field and change the lives of those affected by skin conditions that are currently incurable,” said Joseph Holland, Class of 2025 president and future resident of the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Training Program.
View more photos on Flickr from UofL’s Match Day 2025.
