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NEW! Research Brief: Main Residency Match Placement Rates Since the Introduction of SOAP, 2012-2025 Building off a previous white paper establishing standardized placement rate metrics, the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a new research brief examining placement rates from the introduction of the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®) in 2012 through the…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is pleased to share its 2024-2025 CEO Message/Year in Review. In this year’s message, NRMP President and CEO Donna L. Lamb, DHSc, MBA, BSN, reflects on the organization’s accomplishments and highlights key resources, processes, and initiatives that are shaping The Match and future of the transition to residency. Whether…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is pleased to announce the Charting Outcomes™: Applicant Survey Results, Main Residency Match® has been updated to include data from the 2025 survey. This interactive report features dynamic visualizations and offers critical insights into the factors applicants consider when ranking residency programs. Accompanying the report is an Introduction and Summary…

*UPDATE* (06/24/25) On Wednesday, June 18, the NRMP learned from Intealth that the U.S. Department of State has lifted the pause on new visa applications and that J-1 physicians have been prioritized for visa interview scheduling. The NRMP is asking programs to consider a delayed start or a one-year deferral of the match commitment in…

*UPDATE* (06/24/25) On Wednesday, June 18, the NRMP learned from Intealth that the U.S. Department of State has lifted the pause on new visa applications and that J-1 physicians have been prioritized for visa interview scheduling. The NRMP is asking programs to consider a delayed start or a one-year deferral of the match commitment in…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has published Results and Data: 2025 Main Residency Match®, a comprehensive report on position fill rates, placement rates, and Match outcomes for applicants seeking and programs offering clinical residency training in core medical specialties across the United States. In the 2025 Main Residency Match (“Match”), there were 52,498 applicants…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released the 2025 State Snapshots, an annual resource that delivers high-level, state-specific data on residency and fellowship Match outcomes. The State Snapshots highlight outcomes from the Main Residency Match®, including matches from the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®), and the Specialties Matching Service® (SMS®). Each snapshot includes data…

The NRMP is committed to sharing valuable insights with the GME community. Below, you’ll find recordings of two research presentations exploring key factors in the ranking and matching process. Program Signaling: Functionality, Directionality, and Outcomes in the Match: Presented by Sheila Pakdaman, PhD, MS (NRMP), Dana Dunleavy, PhD (AAMC), and Daniel Jurich, PhD (NBME), this…

The NRMP is pleased to announce the Match Week and SOAP® Listserv for the 2025 Main Residency Match.  To ensure the discussion group operates smoothly: How to Join: To register for the discussion group, complete the following steps: Note. If you do not receive the email with the embedded confirmation link, be sure to check…