All Match Statistics
IMG Match Data
2026 NRMP match rates for US and Non-US International Medical Graduates, IMG-friendly specialty breakdowns, and multi-year trends.
IMG Share of Positions by Specialty (2026)
Share of each specialty's positions that went to IMGs (US + Non-US), sorted highest first.
Preventive Medicine80% IMG
US IMG: 1 | Non-US IMG: 35 positions
Internal Medicine40% IMG
US IMG: 1,060 | Non-US IMG: 3,44811,194 positions
Pathology35% IMG
US IMG: 50 | Non-US IMG: 170636 positions
Pediatrics29% IMG
US IMG: 213 | Non-US IMG: 6843,126 positions
Family Medicine28% IMG
US IMG: 585 | Non-US IMG: 9625,491 positions
Surgery (Prelim)24% IMG
US IMG: 72 | Non-US IMG: 2181,207 positions
Neurology22% IMG
US IMG: 49 | Non-US IMG: 1751,003 positions
Psychiatry16% IMG
US IMG: 177 | Non-US IMG: 2222,516 positions
Emergency Medicine13% IMG
US IMG: 319 | Non-US IMG: 933,198 positions
Preventive Medicine's high share is off just 5 positions; by volume, Internal Medicine dominates IMG matches (4,508 of 11,194 spots). Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match | nrmp.org
IMG-Friendly Specialties
Most IMG-Friendly
Internal MedicineFamily MedicinePediatricsPreventive Medicine
Moderately IMG-Friendly
PsychiatryNeurologyPathologyPhysical Medicine & Rehab
Competitive for IMGs
Emergency MedicineGeneral SurgeryOB/GYNAnesthesiology
Very Competitive for IMGs
Orthopedic SurgeryDermatologyENTPlastic SurgeryOphthalmology
Based on 2026 NRMP IMG fill rates and historical placement data
IMG Match Rate Trend (2020–2026)
US IMG Non-US IMG
20207,060 total matched
61.1%
56.1%
20217,494 total matched
59.5%
54.8%
20227,670 total matched
61.4%
58.1%
20238,388 total matched
67.6%
59.4%
20249,045 total matched
67%
58.5%
20259,761 total matched
67.8%
58%
20269,682 total matched
70%
56.4%
70.0%
US IMG Rate (2026)
56.4%
Non-US IMG Rate (2026)
9,682
Total IMGs Matched
Source: NRMP 2020–2026 Main Residency Match Reports | nrmp.org
US IMG vs Non-US IMG (2026)
| Metric | US IMG | Non-US IMG |
|---|---|---|
| Match Rate | 70.0% | 56.4% |
| Active Applicants | 4,210 | 11,944 |
| Total Matched | 2,949 | 6,733 |
| Unmatched | 30.0% | 43.6% |
| #1 Specialty | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| #2 Specialty | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| #3 Specialty | Emergency Medicine | Pediatrics |
| Share of All PGY-1 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match | nrmp.org
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