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NRMP

NRMP refers to the National Resident Matching Program and residency Match process.

Healthcare Policy, Medical School, Residency and The Match

Ten years ago, academics in the NEJM disagreed about a looming shortage of residency positions. After 10 years of data, we now have the answer.

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 February 7, 2026 by Lee Burnett

Residency and The Match

How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?

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

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Residency and The Match

How Research Can Maximize Your Residency Match Success

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

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Unmatched

10 Things To Do If You Did Not Match Into A Residency Position

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

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Unmatched

So You Didn’t Match. Now What?

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

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Residency and The Match

Creating Your Residency Rank List for Match Day

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

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Residency and The Match

How to Get The Residency You Want

Updated September 9, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more

BoardVitals

Updated May 5, 2026 by BoardVitals

Residency and The Match

A Look at the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP)

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

Medical Spouse

Residency and The Match

The Match: A Guide for the Big Day

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

Residency and The Match

Residency Applicants Beware! Make Sure You Understand the Match Participation Agreement

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

Residency and The Match

Advice for 4th Years: Creating Your Best Residency Application

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

Risk Medical School

Residency and The Match

The Risk Involved in Going to Medical School (and How You Can Subvert It)

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

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Residency and The Match

Two Days to Destiny

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

Residency and The Match

Getting into Residency: Most Important Factors

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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