“ (Match Day) is a real bright spot in an otherwise tumultuous moment for us,” Flotte told the T&G. Earlier this month, UMass Chan announced a hiring freeze and “needed” layoffs because of financial uncertainty due to nationwide medical and research funding cuts being pursued by President Donald Trump's administration.

Match Day is both a nerve-wracking event and a raucous party every year at MUSC, when students find out where they will go for the next phase of training.

Nearly 650 fourth-year students across Louisiana opened envelopes that told them where they will take their next steps in medical training — 34% were matched with programs in Louisiana.