Medical student Alyssa Coley celebrates her match into the Madison Family Medicine Residency Program.
Each year, medical students across the country learn where they will continue their training as residents. Match Day brings excitement and anticipation as students open their envelopes and take their first look at what lies ahead. Sixteen of those students will soon join the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s (DFMCH) Madison Residency Program.
“Consistently filling every position in our residency speaks to the strength of our training and the high quality of residents we attract to serve the health needs of our state,” said Dave Rakel, MD, chair of DFMCH.
This year, 9.1 percent (15 students) of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Class of 2026 matched into family medicine programs nationwide, including seven who selected a DFMCH–sponsored residency. Family medicine residency positions continue to grow nationwide to help meet the country’s primary care workforce needs with 4,613 applicants matching into family medicine in 2026.
Using a matching algorithm that reflects the preferences of both applicants and residency programs, the National Resident Matching Program connects students with their next stage of training. Match Day marks a turning point as graduates move from medical school to residency, beginning the next phase of their careers as resident physicians.
Published: April 2026