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This year’s Residency Match illuminates critical trends in the medical field, from the surge in international graduates to the steadfast appeal of OB-GYN, offering a comprehensive view of the evolving landscape in physician training.

Match Day 2024 has ushered in a new era of medical training, with record-breaking numbers in applicants and positions, particularly spotlighting the resilience and adaptability of future physicians in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.

Radiation oncology is facing a pivotal moment with a decline in residency applicants and unmatched positions, signaling a need for the field to reevaluate its approach to education, training, and diversity to ensure a sustainable future.

Explore how Postgraduate License (PGL) opportunities could be a game-changer in addressing the physician shortage, offering unmatched medical graduates a pathway to gainful employment and valuable clinical experience.

The first increase in federally financed graduate medical education (GME) in 25 years was approved by Congress in December of 2020. The law was included in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act for the year’s end. The law sets financing for 200 new GME positions each year for a total of 1,000 more GME roles to be developed over a five-year period. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the first 200 GME roles in January 2023. A total of 100 teaching hospitals from 30 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will receive the slots. The roles are in place as of July 1, 2023.

The Main Residency Match 2023 results have been released, and they have reached an all-time high. Furthermore, not only were there more matches, but there were more programs participating than ever before. Learn more about the Residency Match Day 2023 results.