‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 20, 2026 3:46 PM CT | Published: March 20, 2026 1:21 PM CT
<strong>Hundreds of UTHSC College of Medicine students celebrated Match Day at the Memphis Botanic Garden on Friday, March 20, 2026.&nbsp;</strong>(Steve Bohnel/The Daily Memphian)

Hundreds of UTHSC College of Medicine students celebrated Match Day at the Memphis Botanic Garden on Friday, March 20, 2026. (Steve Bohnel/The Daily Memphian)

“You will not be defined by this moment,” said Catherine Womack, associate dean of student affairs for the College of Medicine. “Wherever you go, you will do amazing things.”

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UTHSC College of Medicine Michael Hocker Catherine Womack Memphis Botanic Gardens
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