Failing the residency match: What I learned from not matching
It was March 9, 2026. I remember the moment vividly. I woke up with a mix of excitement and hope, about to open the email that would determine whether I had matched into residency. Deep down, I believed I had done everything right. During my external rotations, I gave more than 100 percent. If I was asked for one thing, I delivered two, and I made sure they were done …
Failing the residency match: What I learned from not matching
