U.S. IMG vs Non-U.S. IMG Residency Match: 2026 Data

Updated October 28, 2026 with 2026 Main Residency Match data from the NRMP. 2025 figures are shown for comparison. The 2026 NRMP Main Residency Match was the largest on record: 53,373 registered applicants and 44,344 positions, 2.6% more positions than in 2025. For international medical graduates, the results split sharply depending on one thing: whether […]

For international medical graduates (IMGs), securing a residency position in New York presents a unique challenge due to the NYS 12-Week Rule. This regulation, set by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for residency training within the state. Understanding its impact is essential for medical students making […]

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International Medical Graduates (IMGs) face a unique set of challenges in securing residency positions in the United States. A significant hurdle that often goes unnoticed is the implicit bias against older medical graduates. The residency match process for older IMGs, through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), tends to favor recent graduates. This bias is […]

Are you interested in applying to medical residency in the USA? Do you wonder how you can increase your competitiveness in the IMG Residency Match ®? As an IMG Residency Match candidate, you must have a fundamental understanding of the Residency Match process. To do so, it is imperative that you understand Residency Match statistics […]