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Data and Reports

The NRMP's data reporting and research activities seek to:

  • Enhance the transparency of the matching process;
  • Assist match participants in making better informed decisions; and
  • Inform the medical community about important aspects, trends, and advances in Graduate Medical Education.

These goals are met while preserving the confidentiality of applicants, schools, and programs with regard to their ranking choices and match success. The NRMP's data reporting and research activities are guided by its Data Release and Research Committee, chaired by Melissa K. Thomas, M.D., Ph.D.

Residency Match Data

Results and Data: 2008 Main Residency Match (PDF, 100 pages) This report contains statistical tables and graphs for the Main Residency Match and lists by state and teaching hospital every participating program, the number of positions offered, and the number filled. Also available for purchase from AAMC Publications. Data for prior years are also available.

Advance Data Tables: 2008 Main Residency Match (PDF, 8 pages)
Seven selected tables from "Results and Data," posted to the Web site on Match day of each year.

Graph: Applicants and 1st Year Positions in the Match, 1952-2007
 

2008 Match Results by State, Specialty, and Applicant Type (PDF, 17 pages)
Provides a summary of the number of positions offered and filled by state, specialty, and applicant type for the 2008 Main Residency Match. Data for prior years are also available.

Program Results, 2004-2008 (PDF, 121 pages)
Provides program quotas and number of positions filled for all programs participating in the Main Residency Match between 2004 and 2008. Data for prior years are also available.

 

Fellowship Match Data

Results and Data: Specialties Matching Service, 2008 Appointment Year (PDF, 72 pages)
This report summarizes all fellowship matches conducted by the NRMP's Specialties Matching Service (SMS). Specifically, data are provided for matches conducted in 2007 (and early 2008) for appointments beginning in July 2008. In addition, trend data over the past five years show the number of programs, positions, and match rates by specialty. Lastly, the number of positions offered and filled for each participating program is presented at the end of this report. Also available for purchase from AAMC Publications.

New> NRMP Program Result 2004-2008: Specialties Matching Service (PDF, 92 pages)
This report shows the numbers of positions offered and filled for every program participating in the fellowship matches.

Graph: Summary of the Fellowship Matches by Appointment Year, 1993-2008
 

Research Reports

Charting Outcomes in the Match: Characteristics of Applicants Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2007 NRMP Main Residency Match (2nd edition) (PDF, 139 pages)
This report casts light on how applicant qualifications affect match success. To request the report in PowerPoint format, contact Philip Szenas at pszenas@aamc.org.

Charting Outcomes in the Match 2006 (PDF, 70 pages)
Based on 2005 Match data.

Graph: Sample Charting Outcomes Chart

Additional Information and Data Requests

Requests for data should be directed to Philip Szenas, Director of Research, at pszenas@aamc.org or to the NRMP's main post office at nrmp@aamc.org.

Review Process
Requests for data already published are customarily filled without a formal review and at no cost.  Request for other data or research files must be reviewed by the NRMP Data Release and Research Committee.  Each request must come in the form of a completed Data Release Application (Word, 1 page). If approved, a Data Licensing Agreement (PDF, 2 pages) must be signed by all parties. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Costs
The charge for research and data request is $100 for processing and $75 per hour for research staff time.

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