Match Day
It was a perfect Match Day!
For the fourth consecutive year, FIU Medicine achieved a 100% residency placement rate—every student secured a residency, a critical milestone in their journey to becoming physicians. The Class of 2026 set a Florida retention record, advancing the college's mission to train physicians who serve their communities.
“We’re proud to have been part of your story,” said Dean Juan C. Cendan, encouraging students to embrace what’s ahead and stay connected to their FIU family.
100%
Residency Placement Rate
112
Residency placements
55%
Florida residencies
37%
South Florida residencies
43%
Primary Care
22
Total specialties in 21 states, including Florida
Top 5
Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, and Family Medicine
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