Pre-scramble MATCH STATS

[Plat]

Here is a summary of the match stats posted on the NRMP web site today at noon. Obviously these will change after the scramble.

SPECIALTY OFFERED UNFILLED %UNFILLED
Anes 1169 57 4.9%
Derm 275 0 0.0%
Emed 1211 25 2.1%
FP 2962 620 20.9%
IM 7135 470 6.6%
OBGYN 1138 71 6.2%
Ortho 570 5 0.9%
Path 398 65 16.3%
Peds 2341 223 9.5%
PM&R 323 34 10.5%
Psych 1003 60 6.0%
Radonc 97 2 2.1%
Rads 920 19 2.1%
Surg 2019 469 23.2%
Trans 1062 85 8.0%

I added the PGY1 and PGY2 spots when necessary. Hopefully I didn't make too many math errors but this list should give the general idea for those who are curious.
Oh yeah, I matched!

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[Whisker Barrel Cortex]

You beat me to it! I posted similar info 5 minutes after you.

 

[Plat]

I didn't put some of the specialties like ENT because the data wasn't clear?? Only 39 spots were listed but I know there are ~100 programs.
Look at the surgery numbers!! I was expecting as much but it is still impressive!

 

[Whisker Barrel Cortex]

The ENT, neurosurgery, optho, urology, neurology, and plastics numbers don't include the early match programs. I geuss some of these are in the regular match. Some specialties like nuclear medicine and preventive med are mostly non NRMP, so their numbers are also very low.

The surgery unfilled number is high, but remember that this includes prelim surgery. Last year there were only 40 unfilled categorical surgery programs. I was surprised with the higher number of unfilled radiology spots this year than last (17 vs 7).

 

[mcphuguy]

Wow, 23% of Surgery spots unfilled! How many are categorical spots, though? Any thoughts?

 

[Plat]

I forgot about the prelim spots being included in the total. The anesthesia numbers jumped... almost 12% unfilled last year.

 

[Plat]

Just found out that my whole class matched! Time to party (or to worry about where we will be)!

 

[Whisker Barrel Cortex]

Just checked scutwork for last years stats on surgery. There were 512 total unfilled surgery last year and only 68 of those were categorical. There is actually less unfilled spots this year, so the surgeon shortage stuff is inaccurate. Plus, most likely nearly all of the open spots were filled post match.

 

[Toadkiller Dog]

Where are you guys getting this info? I looked on the NRMP website and didn't find anything.

 

[Whisker Barrel Cortex]

The info for this year's match is on the NRMP site if you have a login. Once you login, it is under My Reports. Unless you were registered for the match this year, you can't see them (that's why we posted this info here).

 

[Sevo]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by Oz73:
[QB]Here is a summary of the match stats posted on the NRMP web site today at noon. Obviously these will change after the scramble.

[QB]••••Anyone else notice how peds appears to be the big loser this year?

Very, very impressive jump in popularity for anesthesia.

 

[Jubal]

Yeah, Peds big looser. Thsi puts Anesthesia in the top 5 most competitive specialies to match into. Right behind Derm, Rad(Onc), Ortho and ER!
I feel soooo good!!

 

[neutropeniaboy]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by Sevo:
•Anyone else notice how peds appears to be the big loser this year?
•••••I'm surprised no one has mentioned the unfilled percentage for family practice.

Personally, I think this is just as bad as the lack of slots unfilled for general surgery.

 

[jargon124]

Wow, I had no idea EM was so popular. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

 

[trg2002]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by Oz73:
•Here is a summary of the match stats posted on the NRMP web site today at noon. Obviously these will change after the scramble.

SPECIALTY OFFERED UNFILLED %UNFILLED
Anes 1169 57 4.9%
•••••So what we have heard is true....Anesthesiology is WAY up in popularity again...

Glad to get in on the ground floor! (or at least 1st or 2nd floor)

Congrats to everyone!
TRG
"What a long but quick 4 years!"

 

[Sevo]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by neutropeniaboy:
• •••quote:•••Originally posted by Sevo:
•Anyone else notice how peds appears to be the big loser this year?
•••••I'm surprised no one has mentioned the unfilled percentage for family practice.

Personally, I think this is just as bad as the lack of slots unfilled for general surgery.•••••Actually, the number of free spots in FP actually are better this year than last.

Also looks like PM&R is also becoming more competitive.

 

[DigableCat]

PM&R had about 63 spots open last year compared to 34 spots left this year.
Looks like somebody leaked our secret...
PM&R stands for Plenty of Money and Relaxation...

 

[Soup #5]

Oz, where did this list come from? I checked the NRMP web site and I can't find the link.

 

[BeeGee]

Congratulations to everyone ... especially our future surgeons!!! One more year for me --BeeGee

 

[dr.evil]

I think some people confuse competitiveness with popularity. Just because there is less unfilled spots in EM/Anesthesia, it does not mean they are even close to the competitiveness of Derm or Ortho. I have friends who didn't match in Ortho this year who are far superior applicants to those who matched into EM/Anesthesia.

Not that it really matters, but I just think people should think clearly when they are choosing a specialty.

Congrats to all those who matched. Surgery rocks no matter how unpopular it is.

 

[Sevo]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by Peustow:
•I think some people confuse competitiveness with popularity. Just because there is less unfilled spots in EM/Anesthesia, it does not mean they are even close to the competitiveness of Derm or Ortho. I have friends who didn't match in Ortho this year who are far superior applicants to those who matched into EM/Anesthesia.

Not that it really matters, but I just think people should think clearly when they are choosing a specialty.

•••••Based on the lack of activity on the ortho residency discussion site, this appears to be have been a fairly difficult year for bone applicants.