Friday, March 20, was Match Day for medical school graduates — the day when they found out where they will go to complete their residency training. This three- to seven-year training is their final step in becoming licensed to practice independently, and cause for great excitement!

Match Day events are usually held in person, but this year, students practiced social distancing for lively online events. If you’ve been looking for a mental break from the coronavirus news, join UC Health in celebrating these students for a fantastic way to find joy within our UC community.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite moments from social media.

#MatchDay looked a little different this year for our Class of 2020 @UCRSoM students, but it didn't stop them from gathering online to continue the tradition of being together to find out where they will spend their next 3-7 years of training. Congratulations to all! pic.twitter.com/6a04xAEpe8

— UC Riverside (@UCRiverside) March 20, 2020

Match Day joy! #UCSDMatch2020 #MatchDay2020 pic.twitter.com/5tGeS08nQ7

— UC San Diego School of Medicine (@UCSDMedSchool) March 20, 2020

First opening of the virtual envelope during #UCIMatch2020 @UCIrvineSOM – we also had an engagement announcement and a few birthdays! #SocialDistancing DOES NOT mean #socialisolation #Match2020 pic.twitter.com/diLNgVhuZw

— Julie Youm (@JulieYoum) March 20, 2020

A few more virtual envelopes opened @UCIrvineSOM virtual #UCIMatch2020 #Match2020 – yes, we are online but the excitement and tears are the same! 😍 pic.twitter.com/TTqbOW1U8y

— Julie Youm (@JulieYoum) March 20, 2020

#UCSDMatch2020 by the sea. Congrats! #MatchDay2020 pic.twitter.com/BpJ6wm7SQk

— UC San Diego School of Medicine (@UCSDMedSchool) March 20, 2020

Go Gabby! She’ll do her psychiatry residency at UC Irvine. Not how we expected to experience Match Day but I couldn’t be prouder. #UCIMatch2020 pic.twitter.com/li9iu3D29H

— jennifer davies (@jendavies115) March 20, 2020

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