{"id":229222,"date":"2026-03-20T22:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T22:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/229222\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T22:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T22:54:11","slug":"clovis-medical-school-celebrates-match-day-as-one-third-of-grads-stay-in-central-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/229222\/","title":{"rendered":"Clovis Medical School Celebrates Match Day as One-Third of Grads Stay in Central Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

California Health Sciences University in Clovis celebrated a milestone Friday as 131 fourth-year medical students learned where they will begin their residencies, marking the school\u2019s third consecutive year with a 100% match rate.<\/p>\n

CHSU said 69% of the 2026 class will enter primary care specialties. About 72% of graduates will stay in California for their residencies, including roughly a third in the Central Valley.<\/p>\n

CHSU, which received a seven-year accreditation in 2024<\/a>, said 69% of the 2026 class will enter primary care specialties. About 72% of graduates will stay in California for their residencies, including roughly a third in the Central Valley.<\/p>\n

Hospitals with the most matches included Valley Children\u2019s Hospital, Kaweah Health Medical Center, St. Joseph\u2019s Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, and UCSF-Fresno. Notable specialties included radiology, neurology, obstetrics\/gynecology, surgery, pathology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and psychiatry.<\/p>\n

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Darius Assemi, whose family founded the school, said, \u201cI\u2019m excited to see a third straight year of a 100% match. More than 30% of students are staying in the Valley \u2014 a goal my family and the CHSU team have worked toward since 2012. I\u2019m excited for the students and for the Valley. The future is bright.\u201d<\/p>\n

(Disclosure: GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi is one of CHSU\u2019s founders and owners.)<\/p>\n

About Match Day<\/p>\n

Match Day is a nationwide event held at medical schools across the country. At 9 a.m. Friday, students learned where they will complete their residencies.<\/p>\n

The event is part of Match Week, which begins on Monday when students learn whether they have been matched to a program.<\/p>\n

\"AA student who was matched in Family Medicine at UCSF Fresno poses in front of a sign at California Health Sciences University in Clovis on Friday\u2019s, March 20, 2026, Match Day. (GV Wire\/Jahziel Tello)<\/p>\n

After completing interviews, students submit a ranked list of preferred programs. Once matched, they are contractually bound to their assigned residency.<\/p>\n

Students who do not match can participate in a \u201cscramble,\u201d during which hospitals with open residency positions select non-matched students to fill those spots.<\/p>\n

Conversely, students who match with a program but choose to decline it cannot re-enter the match system to seek another residency.<\/p>\n

7-Year Accreditation Provides Consistent Results<\/p>\n

Dean Dr. John Graneto described the excitement of the day. \u201cThis is our most exciting day at any medical school\u2026when all of our soon-to-be graduates find out where they\u2019re going to be doing their residency training for the next three to four years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Dr.Dr. John Graneto, dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, speaks at California Health Sciences University in Clovis on Friday, March 20, 2026. (GV Wire\/Jahziel Tello)<\/p>\n

Dr. Graneto said the school is proud of its record. \u201cIt\u2019s really an amazing record \u2014 three years in a row to have a 100% match, and even more amazing as a new school to have 100% residency match. And for having it to be three years in a row is just a tremendous honor and we\u2019re quite proud of that.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted the significance for the Central Valley. \u201cNot only do we have our seven-year accreditation as a mark of quality, but our outcomes now being measured by 100% residency match really shows that we\u2019re moving in the right direction and making a big impact for the Central Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n

CHSU Student Stoked to Stay in Fresno<\/p>\n

Among the excited graduates was Courtney Hua, who sat with her parents as the clock struck 9 a.m. Ripping open her envelope, Hua could not contain her excitement \u2014 she had matched with her first-choice residency. She hugged her parents, and tears were shared all around. Originally from Lake Forest in Southern Orange County, Hua said staying in Fresno for her residency at UCSF-Fresno was her top choice.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really grew to love this community. There\u2019s a large agricultural community, there\u2019s a lot of need for health care here and especially specialty services like general surgery\u2026So really happy, really blessed to be staying here. It was my number one choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CourtneyCourtney Hua shares a hug a Match Day hug at California Health Sciences University in Clovis on Friday, March 20, 2026. (GV Wire\/Jahziel Tello)<\/p>\n

Hua said her experience at CHSU was strengthened by mentors and support systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had my family there for me every step of the way, and I had some really good mentors here at the school, too. I want to give a little shout out to Dr. Ozaki and Dr. Greywall\u2026Because the stress gets really heavy, but they were always there for me. I knew I had a shoulder to lean on if I needed, and it\u2019s been a great experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflecting on why she chose general surgery, Hua said, \u201cLiking to work with kids and being good with kids is different than being a doctor to kids\u2026It\u2019s really sad and\u2026a lot of heartbreak in pediatrics sometimes. And then I also just felt like general surgery fit my personality more\u2026like I really am kind of a meticulous person in nature, I\u2019m a perfectionist at heart\u2026I liked being able to improve on a technical skill. And I really like the teamwork and OR environment as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added that her family has been a driving force. \u201cI\u2019m technically the second doctor in my entire family\u2026I\u2019m the first female doctor in my family\u2026everything that I\u2019ve achieved up until this point and everything I will achieve is because of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"HellenHellen Hua (left), Courtney Hua (center), and Patrick Hua, pose in front of California Health Sciences University in Clovis on Friday, March 20, 2026. (GV Wire\/Jahziel Tello)
\nFinding Your Why<\/p>\n

Hua offered advice for others considering medicine. \u201cYou always have to have a good why\u2026you really have to love the field for what it is, all of its flaws. \u2026 So you have to love the patient care aspect. \u2026 If your passion doesn\u2019t align there \u2026 stress will become too much to handle \u2026 so really find your why.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to residency, Hua said, \u201cGeneral surgery residency is kind of hailed as the toughest residency there is. But I think I\u2019m most excited for how I will come out on the end of it. I can\u2019t wait to see what kind of person I am at the other end of. And of course, just try to enjoy it along the way as best as I can and be really understanding of the privilege that I have that I even get to become a doctor, that I get to become a surgeon.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also encouraged others to consider the Central Valley.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish more people knew about Fresno \u2026 there\u2019s a lot to love here. \u2026 There are health disparities that need your help here (but) Fresno is a great place to come live and work and just have a life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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