Established in 1952, the match system was designed to cater to a high demand for doctors, and served the healthcare industry well on both ends - doctors could choose and pursue their specialties of choice, and patients received treatment from happier and more fulfilled professionals....
“The NRMP had its inaugural Transition to Residency conference last year. It was received so well we decided to do it regularly.” NRMP correspondent. Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Transition To Residency National Conference will be held next May in New Orleans (2017). Those who...
The results are in from last year’s NRMP Main Residency Match, and data is proving that 2015 was a momentous year for match. When you consider that prior to 2004 there were several years that saw a decline in applicants, the continuous rise of Match...
Well done! - You have made it past the Match and hopefully you have taken a moment to celebrate and reflect. Now that you are officially a doctor (which is a point we will get to later), it is time for you to prepare for...
The encouraging trend from the last six consecutive years continued in 2016, with a record number of graduate medical students being matched to family medicine by the National Resident Matching Program (NMRP). With a total of 3,260 spaces offered nationwide for family medicine, this year...
The residency match process can be extremely stressful, even more so if you find out you did not match. Naturally you will be feeling disappointed, but it is important to take a step back and assess what factors may have led into not receiving a...
First off, cheers to getting to this point! Think of all the applications, interviews, and several sleepless nights that it took to get to The Match. You can be proud of all that you’ve accomplished by now, and excited for the many achievements in your...
Choosing a residency program is one of the most important decisions for a medical student to make. There are many factors that should be taken into consideration while deciding where to apply, one of which is prestige vs. comfort. Should you stick with a hospital with...
