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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

New>Results and Data: 2013 Main Residency Match (PDF, 116 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. SOAP data are presented for the first time in this report. Data for prior years are also available.

New>2013 Match Results by State, Specialty, and Applicant Type (PDF, 15 pages)
Provides a summary of the number of positions offered and filled by state, specialty, and applicant type for the 2013 Main Residency Match. Data for prior years are also available.

New>Program Results, 2009-2013 (PDF, 130 pages)
Provides program quotas and number of positions filled for all programs participating in the Main Residency Match between 2009 and 2013. Data for prior years are also available.

Graph: Applicants and 1st Year Positions in the Match, 1952-2013
 

Fellowship Match Data

New>Results and Data: Specialties Matching Service, 2013 Appointment Year (PDF, 120 pages)
This report summarizes all fellowship matches conducted by the NRMP's Specialties Matching Service. Specifically, data is provided for Matches conducted in 2012 and early 2013 for appointments beginning in July 2013. 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.

New>NRMP Program Results 2009-2013: Specialties Matching Service (PDF, 100 pages)
This report shows the numbers of positions offered and filled for every program participating in the Specialties Matching Service. Data for prior years are also available.

Graph: Summary of the Fellowship Matches by Appointment Year, 1993-2013
 

Research Reports

Results of the 2012 NRMP Program Director Survey (PDF, 188 pages)
This report presents the results of selected items from the 2012 NRMP Program Director Survey. Data are reported for 22 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. Data for prior years are also available.

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. Data for prior years are also available.

 

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

Ordering Hard Copies of Results and Data Reports

Hard copies of Results and Data: 2012 Main Residency Match and Results and Data: Specialty Matching Service, 2012 Appointment Year are available for $45 each plus shipping. To order, please email support@nrmp.org.

Additional Information and Data Requests

Requests for data should be directed to the NRMP Director of Research at datarequest@nrmp.org.

Review Process
Requests for data already published are customarily filled without a formal review. Requests for other data or research files must be reviewed by the NRMP Data Release and Research Committee.  Each request must be submitted using the Data Release Application Form and emailed to datarequest@nrmp.org. If approved, the NRMP will prepare a Data Licensing Agreement that must be signed by all parties. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Costs
The charge for research and data requests is $200 for processing and $150 per hour for research staff time.

Updated 05/10/2013

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