03/16/2026
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening everyone,
Today is always one of the dearest days to my heart. Every year, I look forward to this moment with great anticipation and joy. It is the day when we come together to celebrate the success of our colleagues and friends who have matched this year.
Because today, we are not merely celebrating a Match result — we are celebrating the beginning of a new chapter, the opening of new doors, and the dawn of a new era for many of our Sudanese colleagues.
Seeing your journeys crowned with success is truly a joy to witness. Each of you worked incredibly hard for this moment. You invested sweat, tears, time, energy, and resources. You poured your heart and soul into this path, and Alhamdulillah, your perseverance and dedication have been rewarded.
Especially during these difficult and chaotic times in the world, moments like this remind us of hope, resilience, and the strength of our community. My words cannot fully capture the pride and happiness we feel for you. You truly deserve this achievement, and we are all incredibly proud of you.
For those who did not match this year, I want to say that I understand. I have been there myself. I remember the pain, the frustration, the anger, and the feeling that things were unfair. Believe me when I say that I felt all of it. But I can also tell you something important: this feeling will pass the moment you match. In fact, I barely remember what I felt the year I did not match, because the joy of matching later replaces all of those difficult emotions.
Please do not get discouraged or disheartened. The Match process moves very quickly. In just a couple of months, the cycle begins again — and this time you will be armed with more experience, more knowledge, and a clearer understanding of the process. Many people who did not match last year successfully matched this year. This is part of the journey, and in many ways it is what makes the Match process unique , it is a process that builds experience and resilience.
And please remember, we will be with you every step of the way. Do not hesitate to reach out so we can debrief, talk, and plan the next steps together.
There is still time in this season as well. The SOAP process is ongoing, so please activate your networks and connections and try your best to secure a position. Also consider alternative pathways such as fellowships that accept physicians without prior residency training. This is not the time to stop — keep moving forward.
Lastly, to everyone who matched , welcome to your new family, SAPA. We are proud of you, we are thrilled for you, and we will be with you every step of the way. The Match is both the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another. In this new era of your journey, you will not walk alone.
You will have one-on-one mentorship, you will participate in our residency bootcamp, and we will work to ensure that when you begin on July 1st you are more prepared and confident than ever. Our support will not stop once residency begins — we will stand beside you throughout your residency and throughout your career. We will help guide you toward the fellowship you aspire to and support you in finding the job of your dreams after graduation.
From today onward, you are part of this family. Our physicians, residents, and mentors are here to help make your transition as smooth as possible — from paperwork to preparing for your new program and settling into your new life, Inshallah.
Once again, congratulations to everyone. Today we celebrate. Today we recognize the journey. And tomorrow, we continue building the future together.
Watch for more announcements to come, Inshallah.
Happy Monday, and congratulations again.
