Long School of Medicine

New treatments, new hope. Clinical trials at @UTHealthSA are all about putting patients first in San Antonio and beyond. Learn more about the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Hospital’s latest milestone: bit.ly/4t4Yyxh

Join us at the 6th Annual Rehabilitation Research Day on April 10! A gold-medal Paralympic athlete & Chief Clinical Officer at Shirley Ryan @AbilityLab, Cheri Blauwet, MD, will speak on sports medicine for adaptive athletes. Learn more: bit.ly/4vhzvJk

The Long School of Medicine is proud to be part of an academic health center that includes San Antonio's no. 1 clinical enterprise choice! Read more: bit.ly/413RWDs

Grab the tissues! The Long School of Medicine honored members of the class of 2026 during the annual Senior Awards. Congratulations to all of the recipients.

Class of 2029 student leaders! Robert Fritz – Class President Esha Jampana – Organization of Student Representatives Jad Wardeh – VP of Engagement Emily Nguyen – VP of Finance Jane Lundgren – Curriculum Liaison Nitya Gudipaty – SGA representative Nehal Dave – SGA representative

If you think that today's rain will bring much-needed relief for San Antonio allergy sufferers, you would be right, sort of: bit.ly/4cl6tRn

Diabetes can damage nerves without warning, but you can fight back. New advances in preventing and treating diabetic neuropathy, before it leads to ulcers or worse, are here. Learn how tech and care are changing the game: bit.ly/4bRVopN

Join the graduating class of 2026's generous donation of $1,483 to the Solidarity Fund by making your own pledge for #GivingDay! bit.ly/4m6iLk3

Medicine is built on trust, science and an unwavering commitment to people. On #NationalDoctorsDay, we want to thank the physicians who help make the foundation of health care strong in our community.

From early mornings to long clinical days, our students witness the compassion, dedication & resilience it takes to care for others. On March 30, join us in celebrating #NationalDoctorsDay by thanking the mentors shaping the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa was named the World Affairs Council of San Antonio's 2026 International Citizen of the Year! Congratulations, Dr. Cigarroa! Thank you for making the world a healthier place for Latinos and all people! Read Dr. Cigarroa's story: bit.ly/47YbprJ

Ripples: Physician Well-Being returns for Season 5. Our hosts are bringing new voices and new perspectives on what it means to bring your best self to residency while practicing medicine. Stay tuned: bit.ly/3XQdO2X

UT Health San Antonio announces a transformational $6.5M gift from Harvey E. Najim to launch the Pediatric Health Scholars Program, strengthening the pipeline of pediatric specialists in dentistry, medicine and nursing across South Texas. Read more: bit.ly/3NQmGEN

Envelopes were opened, tears were shed and a whole lot of dreams came true on Match Day. Congratulations to @TheLongSOM fourth-year students celebrating the culmination of their hard work and dedication as they prepare for the next chapter! #Match2026 @AAMCtoday

In a study funded with up to $38 million from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), researchers at the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will test whether medicines on the market can provide healthier aging: bit.ly/4btqghd

Our research excellence is gaining national recognition! According to the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, we rose to No. 64 among U.S. institutions receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health (@NIH), with more than $147 million in NIH funding. Several schools contributed to this momentum: • Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine — No. 50 nationally • UT San Antonio School of Dentistry — No. 9 nationally • Kate Marmion School of Public Health — No. 36 nationally • College of Sciences — received $5.8M in NIH funding in the 2025 fiscal year • UT San Antonio School of Nursing — ranked among U.S. nursing schools building NIH-funded research Explore how our unified research enterprise is advancing biomedical discovery: bit.ly/4brTNb7 @UTSAResearch | @UTHealthSA

Match Day marks a defining moment in every medical student's journey, and for the Class of 2026, that moment has arrived. Graduating students from @thelongsom matched into residency programs where they’ll continue their training, serve communities and advance patient care.

Join us for a free lunch tomorrow, March 23 at 12 p.m. in Pestana Hall — grab a Chic-fil-A sandwich or veggie option. Don’t forget, you can also finish the AAMC Graduation Questionnaire while you’re there. #MS4Lunch #ClassOf2026

Graduating MS4s: We are treating you to lunch on Monday, March 23 at 12 p.m. Join us for a casual class lunch in Pestana Hall. There’s no formal program — just an opportunity to grab a Chic-fil-A sandwich or vegetarian option, while supplies last.

Anxiety, excitement, and gratitude, all at once. No matter what the envelope delivers, this journey has already shaped who you are. We'll see you tomorrow for Match Day, Class of 2026!