NRMP refers to the National Resident Matching Program and residency Match process.
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Healthcare Policy, Medical School, Residency and The Match
The U.S. has maintained a surplus of residency positions for MD and DO graduates from 2010 to 2025, ensuring sufficient training slots despite specialty-specific challenges.
Lee Burnett
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lee Burnett
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 24, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
By Monya De, MD MPH Medical students who did not match into a residency position ... Read more
Monya De
Updated June 25, 2022 by Monya De
Last year, over a thousand American senior medical students, failed to Match into a residency ... Read more
Mohamed Gad
Updated March 14, 2023 by Mohamed Gad
This time of year medical students are beginning to think of where they may match ... Read more
Q Lee
Updated June 26, 2022 by Q Lee
Updated September 9, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
BoardVitals
Updated August 21, 2026 by BoardVitals
Even the most confident and competent students feel anxiety as Match Week approaches: “What if ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 3, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
It’s almost here! The day you’ve been waiting for! Before we talk about how to ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for ... Read more
James P. Holloway
Updated June 26, 2022 by James P. Holloway
The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second ... Read more
AJ Brown
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Brown
Most people wouldn’t normally think of medical school as a risky investment. Sure, there are ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
Reposted from here with permission. Originally published March 17, 2015. What were you doing on ... Read more
Sumit Patel
Updated June 27, 2022 by Sumit Patel
What factors are most important to residency program directors when deciding who to interview and rank? Jessica Freedman, MD breaks down the results of the NRMP survey.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
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