UofL Medical Student Affairs

The 188th Commencement of The University of Louisville School of Medicine. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!✨🎓

Celebrating excellence, leadership, and the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2026 at Senior Honors Awards Ceremony last Friday. Your dedication and perseverance continue to inspire us all. 👏🏾✨♥️

We invite you to join our YouTube live-stream today at 4:30pm, celebrating the Class of 2026 at their School of Medicine Convocation!

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Match Day 2026 was incredible!

“Growing up, before discovering that I wanted to become a doctor, I could always envision myself serving and giving back to the country. Now, I get to serve my country and give back to patients in need. It’s truly a win-win,” said Gebhart.

Taylor Gebhart matched to the Emergency Medicine residency program at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas, the largest military hospital and the only facility within the Department of Defense with a Level I Trauma designation.

She's honored to represent a demographic that has been historically underrepresented in Army Emergency Medicine, and is acutely aware of the decades-long fight for visibility in these spaces.

“We’ve only just begun,” she said, paving the way for a long line of female military leaders to come.

We're proud to celebrate Taylor as a part of our first all-female Military Match class in over a decade. We can't wait to see the path you create!

Read more about Taylor's path to Military Medicine: https://ow.ly/6Uh450YuTZY

It wasn't St. Patrick's luck that matched Becca Black with Madigan Army Medical Center in Lakewood, Washington; it was her long-standing desire to serve something larger than herself.

Black is one of three UofL students selected to participate in this year's Military Match, a program that pairs future physicians with residency training programs within the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to completing rigorous clinical training, these residents also serve as commissioned officers, preparing to provide care to service members and their families around the world.

She is entering this next step of her life with an inspiring philosophy she plans to carry throughout her career: leadership is not just about rank; it is about lifting others as you climb.

Congratulations, Becca! We are proud to support you on your journey and best of luck as you enter this next phase of your career!

Read full story: https://ow.ly/YfGg50YtqTg

“I’ve always been someone who embraces challenges."

Taylore Baker's journey marks a masterclass in resilience. Coming from a family of Army veterans, she was inspired by the path that led to their success and was determined to follow in their footsteps and recently matched into psychiatry at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Killeen, Texas.

As a psychiatry resident, Baker will play a critical role in supporting the mental health and readiness of soldiers.

For Baker, this path is about more than her own success; it is about the power of representation.

“I think it’s important, especially in military medicine, for women to see themselves in these officer and leadership positions,” Baker said. “It reminds you that it can be done and the difficulties we all share are not impossible to overcome.”

Congratulations, Taylore! We are happy to celebrate your accomplishments with you and cannot wait to see where your white coat takes you.

Read full story: https://ow.ly/LjbS50YuGTB

Today we celebrate the residents and fellows who power our hospitals, clinics and classrooms every single day.

We recognize their curiosity, compassion and resilience during every patient interaction at our affiliated clinical sites.

Their long hours, fresh perspectives and unwavering commitment strengthen our academic health system and improve lives across our community.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to our residents today. Drop a note of appreciation in the comments!

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🖊️ Calling all physicians, residents and medical students! Share your insights and win 💰$1,125!
Essay contest theme: “Roots of Medical Hesitancy in Our Patients: How Can We Overcome the Challenge?”
📅 Deadline: March 1
Submit your essay and make your voice heard!