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College of Human Medicine

Spartan MDs Across Michigan Celebrate Successful Match

March 20, 2026

 

Earlier today, fourth-year MSU College of Human Medicine students took part in Match Day, a nationwide event that marks the next step of the journey in medicine. The Class of 2026 gathered with family and friends to receive sealed envelopes containing the results of their residency match. At noon, those envelopes were opened to reveal the specialty and hospital where each student will continue their training this summer.

Match Day celebrations were held statewide at the College of Human Medicine’s eight campuses in communities the students have served during their last two years of medical school.

Match Day 2026 Results

  • 97% of MSU College of Human Medicine’s seniors have secured residency placements. This includes students who participated in the NRMP Match, the NRMP Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), and other residency placements, including the advanced matches and the Military Match.
  • 39.3% of the 2026 seniors are entering a primary care residency (i.e., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medicine/Pediatrics, and Pediatrics).
  • 58% of seniors will remain in Michigan for their residency training in 2026.
  • The top five 2026 specialty placements in rank order by percentage are listed below:
    • Internal Medicine – 19.1%
    • Family Medicine – 16.8%
    • Emergency Medicine – 12.7%
    • Psychiatry – 9.2%
    • Surgery – 7.5%

Celebration Pics

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News Coverage

WILX TV - MSU medical students celebrate Match Day
MLive Flint - ‘It takes a village’: This Michigan med student’s Match Day reaction says it all
WOOD TV - Match Day keeps West Michigan native, MSU grad close to home
MidMichigan Now - Medical Students across the country celebrate Match Day
WZZM TV - Twin dad medical student matches close to home on MSU Match Day
Henry Ford + MSU Partnership - Students take next step in medical careers at Henry Ford Health
WGVU Radio - Future physicians learn their fate, finding out where they'll complete training
FOX 17 - MSU College of Human Medicine students learn where they matched for residency 
WZMQ - MSU medical students celebrate Match Day
Traverse City Record-Eagle - Oh happy Match Day
The Mining Journal - MSU UP med students mark Match Day
ABC12 - MSU doctors in training secure residencies during Match Day
Hawkeye News - From Hawkeye to Doctor: Hamilton Grad's Journey to Match Day