Frequently Asked Questions
SOM Match Day 2024
Date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT
Location: UTRGV Edinburg Campus - Performing Arts Complex A
Address: The UTRGV Performing Arts Complex
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
Click link to view Edinburg Performing Arts Complex map
SOM Match Day is an invite-only event. Check-in at will call at the event is required for entry.
Match Day is a time-honored tradition through which graduating medical students receive an envelope revealing their residency match, which will determine where they will continue their medical training after graduation.
Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. The event will promptly begin at 10:30 a.m. UTRGV SOM Leadership will kick-off the occasion with remarks, then a countdown will begin for our Class of 2024 students to open their envelopes precisely 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and not a minute sooner), as required by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Students will then be invited to come to the stage to announce where they matched to and pin their photo on a large map of the United States. This is optional, not required.
Envelopes must be opened on the third Friday of March – March 15, 2024, starting at precisely 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and not a minute sooner), as required by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Seating is on a first come, first-serve basis. However, we will have the Class of 2024 matching students in the front rows in alphabetical order. This will help assist with providing the letters to each student in an organized and timely manner.
Yes, there will be a photographer at Match Day. Photos will be shared on the UTRGV.edu/MatchDay website after the event.
Yes, people may join the event virtually at UTRGV.edu/MatchDay.
Business casual.
RSVP Process & Event Check-In
SOM Match Day is an invite-only event. Check-in at will call at the event is required for entry. You will receive an electronic invitation with an RSVP link. We kindly ask that you please let us know whether you are planning to attend or not attend by Friday, March 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Please be aware that physical tickets will not be issued for SOM Match Day 2024. Instead, check-in tables will be set up at the events will call, where attendees must check in to gain entry. Check-in at will call is mandatory for event access.
Yes, we kindly ask that you please let us know whether you are planning to attend or not attend. RSVPing on time will help us plan the best possible experience for all our guests. It will also prevent you from receiving follow-up reminders to complete the RSVP form. RSVPs will be due by Friday, March 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Yes, we kindly ask that you please let us know whether you are planning to attend or not attend. RSVPing on time will help us plan the best possible experience for all our guests. It will also prevent you from receiving follow-up reminders to complete the RSVP form. RSVPs will be due by Friday, March 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Check-in at will call at the event is required for entry.
CLASS OF 2024 STUDENTS:
Every matching student will be allowed to invite 15 guests. To provide the best experience for all guests, we have carefully planned arrangements to accommodate our students and their guests. If you would like to request inviting additional guests, please indicate on the RSVP provided on the invitation. If we determine additional guests can be accommodated, we will inform you at a later date. There is no guarantee that additional guests will be able to be added or that we will match the number of additional guests you are requesting. If you have any questions, please email MDStudentAffairs@utrgv.edu.
Please be aware that physical tickets will not be issued for SOM Match Day 2024. Instead, check-in tables will be set up at the event will call, where attendees must check in to gain entry. Check-in at will call is mandatory for event access.
Please make sure that you direct guests to the UTRGV School of Medicine Match Day website for all info related to the event.
SOM FACULTY & COMMUNITY FACULTY:
SOM faculty and community faculty should plan to not bring guests.
Please be aware that physical tickets will not be issued for SOM Match Day 2024. Instead, check-in tables will be set up at the event will call, where attendees must check in to gain entry. Check-in at will call is mandatory for event access.
Additional Questions?
For additional questions regarding Match Day, contact the following:
Class of 2024 Students
Office of Student Affairs
Email: MDStudentAffairs@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1596
Faculty & Community Faculty
SOM Faculty Affairs
Email: SOMFacultyAffairs@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1438
Social Media
Show your support on social media! Connect with the UTRGV School of Medicine, students, friends, and family with #UTRGVMatch2024.
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