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How Does the Medical Residency Match Work in the U.S.? Complete Explanation

How Does the Medical Residency Match Work in the U.S.? Complete Explanation

Update: 2025-03-14
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Do you know how residency programs select their candidates and how doctors secure their spots in the U.S. medical system?


In this video, we’ll break down the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) algorithm, explaining step by step how The Match process works and what determines where each candidate will do their medical residency.


What you’ll learn in this video:

• How the Rank Order List works in The Match

• How the NRMP algorithm determines your residency placement

• What happens if you don’t match with your top choice

• How the Match process works in milliseconds


If you’re preparing for The Match and want to understand how the process really works, listen until the end!

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How Does the Medical Residency Match Work in the U.S.? Complete Explanation

How Does the Medical Residency Match Work in the U.S.? Complete Explanation

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