Match Day

Match Day symbolizes the transition from undergraduate to graduate medical education, the day when they learn which residency training program they will attend as they begin their careers as physicians. It is a day filled with emotion as applicants reflect on all they have accomplished.

Friends and Family of matching students are invited to attend although space is limited. Others are invited to watch the celebration livestream on the
IU School of Medicine Facebook page.

a student has a huge smile on her face as she shows a friend her match letter

Class of 2025 Match Day Celebration

Friday, March 21, 2025

11:00 a.m. Doors Open
11:40 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 p.m. Matches Opened

IU Indianapolis Campus Center, 4th Floor
420 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Parking Suggestion: Vermont Street Garage, 1004 W. Vermont St.

What to bring to Match Day:
Wear your Match Day t-shirt, if you wish.
Photo ID
$1 bill for optional raffle

To accommodate friends and family and because of space considerations, each student may invite up to three guests to accompany them on Match Day. The number of guests must be limited in order to adhere to venue capacity ordinances and accommodate all matching students. (Children two and under do not count toward your three guests, but be advised that strollers should remain in the lobby or along the edge of the room.)
To meet the anticipated requests for additional guests, students who are not attending or not bringing three guests may “share” their unused guests spots with classmates. Tickets will not be issued for Match Day. We trust that you all will make these arrangements amongst yourselves, and that you will abide by the Honor Code and only bring additional guests who are filling spots that a classmate will not be using.
To maximize the space for the Match Day Celebration, this is a standing event, similar to a reception. It is a very crowded, loud and chaotic celebration! Limited seating will be available for class members and guests who are unable to stand for the event. Requests for these seats closed on March 7.
To ensure that all attendees have an unobscured view of the Match Day festivities, signs, flags, confetti and balloons are not permitted.
Room 406 will be showing the live stream for those who would like to view from a quieter location.

Thank you for your understanding and for respecting the need to maintain a safe environment for all. We look forward to celebrating your residency matches as a school community on March 21.