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Public data from NRMP and NatMatch (CASPR). Updated annually.
Data sourced from publicly available NRMP, NatMatch (CASPR), NBOME, and AACPM reports. For informational purposes only. Not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.
Medicine (MD/DO)
NRMP Match Day 2027
Podiatry (DPM)
CASPR Match Day 2027 (estimated)
Jun 4, 2026
ERAS Opens← You are here
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Jun 25, 2026
Residency Tokens Available
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Sep 3, 2026
Applications Open
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Sep 15, 2026
NRMP Registration Opens
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Sep 23, 2026
Programs Access Applications
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Oct – Jan
Interview Season
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Feb 1, 2027
Rank List Opens
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Mar 15, 2027
Match Week Begins
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Mar 19, 2027
Match Day
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| Year | Applicants | Positions | Filled | Fill Rate | MD Rate | DO Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53,373 | 44,344 | 41,482 | 93.5% | 93.5% | 93.2% |
| 2025 | 52,208 | 43,232 | 40,795 | 94.4% | 93.5% | 92.6% |
Source: NRMP · nrmp.org
US MD senior match rate — lower % = harder to match
Source: NRMP 2025 Main Residency Match · nrmp.org
Based on 2025 NRMP US MD senior match rates and applicant-to-position ratios
% of total specialty positions filled by DO seniors
92.6%
DO Match Rate (2025)
8,049
DOs Matched (2025)
40+
Specialties
Source: NRMP & NBOME 2025 · nrmp.org · nbome.org
| Year | Applicants | Positions | Filled | Unfilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 496 | 561 | 493 | 68 |
| 2025 | 531 | 567 | 525 | 42 |
| 2024 | 552 | 572 | 545 | 27 |
| 2023 | 549 | 570 | 543 | 27 |
Source: NatMatch CASPR · natmatch.com/caspr/statistics.html
Total applicants to podiatric medical schools per year
-41%
Since 2015 Peak
11
DPM Schools
~525
Recent Avg Matriculants
Source: AACPM · aacpm.org
2026: More positions than applicants — first time applicants dropped below available spots
Source: NatMatch CASPR · natmatch.com/caspr
% of residency positions filled in CASPR Match
Source: NatMatch CASPR · natmatch.com/caspr/statistics.html
Source: NRMP 2025 Main Residency Match · nrmp.org
Based on 2025 NRMP IMG fill rates and historical placement data
| Specialty | US IMG | Non-US IMG | Total IMG | IMG % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive Medicine | 12 | 18 | 30 | 50% |
| Surgery (Prelim) | 83 | 240 | 323 | 49% |
| Internal Medicine | 1,145 | 3,573 | 4,718 | 45% |
| Pathology | 57 | 168 | 225 | 36% |
| Family Medicine | 626 | 801 | 1,427 | 31% |
| Neurology | 46 | 223 | 269 | 29% |
| Pediatrics | 251 | 590 | 841 | 28% |
| Emergency Medicine | 315 | 67 | 382 | 15% |
| Psychiatry | 153 | 190 | 343 | 14% |
Source: NRMP 2025 Main Residency Match · nrmp.org
70.0%
US IMG Rate (2026)
56.4%
Non-US IMG Rate (2026)
10,100
Total IMGs Matched
Source: NRMP 2020–2026 Main Residency Match Reports · nrmp.org
| Metric | US IMG | Non-US IMG |
|---|---|---|
| Match Rate | 70.0% | 56.4% |
| Active Applicants | 4,210 | 11,944 |
| Total Matched | 2,947 | 6,737 |
| Unmatched | 30.0% | 43.6% |
| #1 Specialty | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| #2 Specialty | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| #3 Specialty | Emergency Medicine | Pediatrics |
| Visa Required Rate | N/A | 54.4% |
| No Visa Required Rate | N/A | 67.9% |
| Share of All PGY-1 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
Source: NRMP 2025 Main Residency Match · nrmp.org
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