Since the last edition of this report (2011) it is quite interesting to see how much more competetive PMR has become. I think we could all feel it but looking at some of the information in the report confirms this.
Things that stuck out to me
Number of contiguous ranks for matched applicants increased from 10.9 ->12.7
Step 1 score average for matched applicants 214 --> 220 (though this may just be step score creep)
Step 2 score average for matched applicants 224 --> 234
AOA 3.9%--> 5.5% for matched applicants
PhD 1.1 --> 2.5% for matched applicants
other graduate degrees 7.5--> 15.6% for matched applicants
Beyond that just looking at the shapes of the graphs you see a much different picture compared to just 3 years ago.
I didn't take the time to compare other specialties to see if similar increases occured, though one would imagine that with more applicants for a similar number of spots there would be at least some increase in relative 'competetiveness' of applicants that match in all specialties but I think the jump in PMR may be larger than some other fields.
Anyway, I feel incredibly fortunate to have matched last year and I wish everyone who is applying this year the best of luck! The application process is brutal, expensive, and humbling but when you make it through and open your envelopes it is all worth it
Things that stuck out to me
Number of contiguous ranks for matched applicants increased from 10.9 ->12.7
Step 1 score average for matched applicants 214 --> 220 (though this may just be step score creep)
Step 2 score average for matched applicants 224 --> 234
AOA 3.9%--> 5.5% for matched applicants
PhD 1.1 --> 2.5% for matched applicants
other graduate degrees 7.5--> 15.6% for matched applicants
Beyond that just looking at the shapes of the graphs you see a much different picture compared to just 3 years ago.
I didn't take the time to compare other specialties to see if similar increases occured, though one would imagine that with more applicants for a similar number of spots there would be at least some increase in relative 'competetiveness' of applicants that match in all specialties but I think the jump in PMR may be larger than some other fields.
Anyway, I feel incredibly fortunate to have matched last year and I wish everyone who is applying this year the best of luck! The application process is brutal, expensive, and humbling but when you make it through and open your envelopes it is all worth it
