Class of 2025 looks forward to residency Match Day

Pharmacy students around the country are geared up for Match Day!

On Match Day, pharmacy students interested in pursuing residencies find out which residency programs are their match, determining where they will be next year. The match is predominantly graduating students looking to serve a post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency, which is a general residency. PGY1 residents also match for post-graduate year two (PGY2) residencies, in which they will train in specialized pharmacy fields like pediatrics or critical care.

Graduates of the MUSC College of Pharmacy are traditionally very successful in landing residencies. The MUSC Class of 2024 compiled a match rate of 89%, surpassing the national average.

“We’re very proud of the Class of 2025 and look forward to another great Match Day,” said Philip Hall, dean of the MUSC College of Pharmacy. “In addition to success in matching with residencies, our students also have a lot of success in finding employment, industry fellowships, and other post-graduate pursuits. We’re proud of them all.”

Students started registering for the match service in November and, starting Feb. 18, 2025, began submitting preference lists. March 7, 2025 was the deadline for both applicants and programs to submit their lists.

The National Match Service uses an algorithm to match applicants and programs. The results for Phase 1 are released March 19, 2025. Unmatched programs or applicants resubmit rank order lists for a smaller, second round of matches in Phase II, and results will be released April 23, 2025. Final numbers are tallied after the system closes on May 31, 2025, following a post-match “scramble” for remaining slots and applicants.