The final pairings were announced simultaneously across the U.S. Most students were matched via the NRMP, but some students participated in smaller match programs, including the ophthalmology and urology matches. The lists are then submitted to the nonprofit organization National Resident Matching Program in Washington, D.C., which uses an algorithm that aligns the choices of the applicants with those of the residency programs.
To determine the postgraduation assignments, the students ranked residency programs where they would like to complete their training, at the same time the residency programs ranked the student applicants. Students shared videos and photos to social media and had the option to share their good news through an online virtual map.Īn annual event, Match Day takes place after students participate in interviews and visits to residency programs in Georgia and across the country. This year, students had their own private celebrations with family and friends.
In past years, students and faculty gathered in George Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus to celebrate with family and friends, but plans were altered this year due to growing concerns over the recent coronavirus infectious disease pandemic and requirements for social distancing. Students at the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership participated in a “Virtual Match Day” at noon March 20 to receive their postgraduation assignments for residency programs.