Med-Peds Residency Programs: 2026 IMG Match Data & Friendly States

IMGPrep · Med-Peds Data Brief · 2026 79 programs. 404 positions. 100% filled. A snapshot of the U.S. Internal Medicine-Pediatrics landscape entering the 2026 cycle — with the IMG-friendly states the data actually identifies. IMGPrep Data Brief ·Source: ACGME, NRMP ·Data through 2026 Main Match ·Companion to Internal Medicine-Pediatrics for IMGs 79 Accredited Med-Peds Residency […]

Is Pediatrics IMG Friendly in 2026? Yes. Pediatrics remains one of the most consistently accessible specialties for international medical graduates (IMGs) in the 2026 Main Residency Match. However, the term “IMG-friendly” requires precision. It reflects consistent inclusion of IMGs within the specialty—not an absence of selectivity. Pediatrics Match Landscape (2026) According to 2026 NRMP data […]

IMGPrep Strategic Analysis · Specialty Selection · 2026 Internal Medicine-Pediatrics for IMGs By the IMGPrep Editorial Team ·20+ Years Advising IMGs ·Updated 2026 ·Verified against NRMP & ACGME Internal Medicine-Pediatrics is a strategic specialty choice for IMGs — but only when the decision is anchored in the patient populations where dual training creates measurable advantage. […]