UCSF Medical Students Celebrate Match Day 2026: A Milestone Shaped by Community, Gratitude, and Purpose
From left to right: Yensy Zetino, who matched in Obstetrics-Gynecology at Mass General Brigham; Pablo Suarez Proano, who matched in Urology at UCSF; Jessica Ainooson, who matched in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Kweku Djan, who matched in Family Medicine at UCSF.
On the morning of March 20, 2026, 166 graduating UCSF medical students gathered under clear blue skies at Koret Quad on the Mission Bay campus and at the UCSF Fresno campus in Fresno to mark one of the defining moments of their medical education: Match Day. Surrounded by family, friends, mentors, and faculty, they awaited the long-anticipated reveal of where they will spend the next several years in residency—taking their next steps as physicians.
For many, the celebration extended far beyond individual achievement. Loved ones traveled across states and continents to be present, underscoring the shared sacrifices and support systems that sustained students through years of training.
In his opening remarks, Associate Dean for Students, Erick Hung, MD, reflected on both the significance of the day and the promise of what lies ahead. After thanking the Career Advising and Student Experience teams, he invited graduates to retrieve the envelopes that would reveal the next chapter of their training.