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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 Maria C. Savoia, M.D.

Residency Match Data

Results and Data: 2011 Main Residency MatchSM (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.

2011 Match Results by State, Specialty, and Applicant Type (PDF, 11 pages)
Provides a summary of the number of positions offered and filled by state, specialty, and applicant type for the 2011 Main Residency Match. Data for prior years are also available.

Program Results, 2007-2011 (PDF, 121 pages)
Provides program quotas and number of positions filled for all programs participating in the Main Residency Match between 2007 and 2011. Data for prior years are also available.

Graph: Applicants and 1st Year Positions in the Match, 1952-2011
 

Fellowship Match Data

Results and Data: Specialties Matching ServiceSM, 2011 Appointment Year (PDF, 106 pages)
This report summarizes all fellowship matches conducted by the NRMP's Specialties Matching Service (SMSSM). Specifically, data is provided for matches conducted in 2010 and early 2011 for appointments beginning in July 2011. In addition, trend data over the past five years show the numbers of programs and positions as well as match rates by specialty. Lastly, the numbers of positions offered and filled for each participating program is presented at the end of this report. Data for prior years also are available.

NRMP Program Results 2007-2011: Specialties Matching Service (PDF, 90 pages)
This report shows the numbers of positions offered and filled for every program participating in the fellowship matches. Data for prior years are also available.

Graph: Summary of the Fellowship Matches by Appointment Year, 1993-2011
 

Research Reports

New>Results of the 2011 NRMP Applicant Survey (PDF, 147 pages) This report presents the results of selected items from the 2011 NRMP Applicant Survey. Data are reported for 18 specialties and Transitional Year. The report studies factors that applicants weigh in selecting programs (1) at which to interview and (2) to rank for the Match.

Results of the 2010 NRMP Program Director Survey (PDF, 164 pages) This report presents the results of selected items from the 2010 NRMP Program Director Survey. Data are reported for 19 specialties and include: (1) factors used for granting interviews and ranking applicants; (2) use of USMLE exam scores; and (3) the percentage of interview slots filled prior to the November 1 release date of the MSPE.

Results of the 2009 NRMP Applicant Survey (PDF, 144 pages) This report presents the results from the 2009 Applicant Survey.

Results of the 2008 NRMP Applicant Survey (PDF, 144 pages) This report presents the results from the 2008 Applicant Survey.

Results of the 2008 NRMP Program Director Survey (PDF, 144 pages) This report presents the results from the 2008 Program Director Survey.

 

New>Charting Outcomes in The Match, 2011: Characteristics of Applicants Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2011 NRMP Main Residency Match (4th edition) (PDF, 268 pages)
This report documents how applicant qualifications affect match success. Twelve measures are incorporated in this report, including number of contiguous ranks, distinct specialties ranked, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores, number of research experiences, publications, work and volunteer experiences, percent of applicants with AOA membership, and graduate degrees. These measures are calculated for all applicants and for each specialty. Data for prior years are also available.

Graph: Sample Charting Outcomes Chart

Additional Information and Data Requests

Requests for data should be directed to the NRMP Research Director 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 online Data Release Application. If approved, a Data Licensing Agreement (PDF, 3 pages) must be signed by all parties. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.

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

Updated 12/21/2011

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