Match Rates Among the Healthcare Professions for 2011
1. Medicine - NRMP "MD" PGY1 match 2011
Participants Matched Match Rate
30,589 22,386 73.2%
Commentary: The overall rate is inflated by US MD graduates who match at a very high rate (94%). DO graduates (71%), US Grads of international schools (50%), and international grads of international schools (41%) do not fare as well.
2. Pharmacy - ASHP PGY1 match 2011
Participants Matched Match Rate
3277 2027 61.85%
Commentary: A residency is not absolutely required for Pharmacy, however, obtaining a Pharmacy faculty position is nearly impossible without one. As hospital pharmacy becomes more competitive, residencies are becoming the standard for hire and credentialing.
3. Dentistry - Combined specialties PGY1 match 2011
Participants Matched Match Rate
2495 1601 64.2%
Commentary: Dental residency is not a requirement for licensure, but is the standard for any of the specialty practice areas (peds, O/M surgery, endo, ortho, etc.)
4. APPCN Clinical Neuropsychology match 2011
Participants Matched Match Rate
127 73 57%
Commentary: The neuropsychology match is not required, but a two year residency/fellowship is required for board certification, many job postings, and for credentialing with many healthcare organizations.
5. Psychology - APPIC Phases I&II match 2011
Participants Matched Match Rate
3899 3095 79%
Commentary: 2339 (76%) of these matched positions were APA/CPA Accredited.
Adapted from:
Brandon Dennis, PsyD
Clinical Neuropsychology Fellow
University of Kentucky Department of Neurology