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2026 CASPR match outcomes, the 2015–2026 applicant trend, and per-year fill rates for podiatric residency.
2026: Fill rate hits a 4-year low
Podiatry residency positions are increasingly going unfilled. The CASPR fill rate dropped from 95.3% in 2024 to 87.9% in 2026 — with 68 unfilled positions, more than double 2024's count of 27.
…but 99% of Class of 2026 placed in residencies
Despite the falling match fill rate, applicant placement stays excellent. Per AACPM's April 30, 2026 update, 497 of 502 Class of 2026 applicants have placed in residencies (99.0%), with placements continuing through June. The applicant-side outcome ends up much rosier than the position-side fill rate.
Applicant-side view: how many graduates of each class actually placed in a residency, including post-Match scramble through June.
| Class | Total Applicants | Placed | To Be Placed | Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 502 | 497 | 5 | 99.0% |
| 2025 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 90.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
Class of 2026 snapshot as of April 30, 2026 (AACPM Updated Residency Placement Status). Class of 2025 row reflects historic-class trailing applicants still placing into the current cycle. Source: AACPM | aacpm.org
The 50-position gap reflects programs that opted not to fill a slot for this training year (budget, staffing, or other operational reasons). Source: AACPM | aacpm.org
| Year | Programs | Applicants | Positions | Filled | Unfilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 214 | 496 | 561 | 493 | 68 |
| 2025 | 217 | 531 | 567 | 525 | 42 |
| 2024 | 217 | 552 | 572 | 545 | 27 |
| 2023 | 217 | 549 | 570 | 543 | 27 |
Source: NatMatch CASPR | natmatch.com/caspr/statistics.html
Total applicants to podiatric medical schools per year
−37%
Since 2015 Peak
11
DPM Schools
2
New Schools Since 2022
The 2023 rebound reflects two new podiatry schools adding applicants, not renewed demand — the pool remains well below its 2015 peak. Source: AACPM Historical Trends of Applicants | aacpm.org
2026: More positions than applicants — first time applicants dropped below available spots
Source: NatMatch CASPR | natmatch.com/caspr
2026: “Fully filled” programs dropped from 196 to 171 — and “partially filled” jumped from 12 to 31
Source: AACPM | natmatch.com/caspr/statistics.html
% of residency positions filled in CASPR Match
Source: NatMatch CASPR | natmatch.com/caspr/statistics.html
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