BLACKSBURG, Va., March 22 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Fifty-four Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicinestudents matched into residency programs across 23 states and Washington, D.C., marking a major milestone in their medical training.
Most members of the Class of 2026 learned their placements during a Golden Hour-themed ceremony with warm lighting and champagne and honey-gold tones on Friday, March 20, at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. The podium was festooned with a glowing sign that assured students "you're so golden."
At noon, the students opened their envelopes simultaneously and learned where they will train next.
"My palms were sweaty and I was really kind of pani...