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2026 NRMP match rates for US and Non-US International Medical Graduates, IMG-friendly specialty breakdowns, and multi-year trends.
Share of each specialty's positions that went to IMGs (US + Non-US), sorted highest first.
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
Based on 2026 NRMP IMG fill rates and historical placement data
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
| 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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