NRMP Residency Match Algorithm Explained
Most applicants misunderstand the NRMP Match algorithm. And it costs them. Here’s how it actually works and what it means for your rank list.
2026 SOAP Match Guide (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)
Our SOAP Guide covers the Match Week process, strategies for SOAP success, and answers to frequently asked questions about SOAP.
2026 Residency Match Day Schedule (and How to Prepare)
Learn what to expect on residency Match Day, how to prepare, the schedule of Match Week events, and how SOAP works should you not initially match.
6 Shocking Facts From the 2024 NRMP Match
Let’s dive into the results of the 2024 NRMP Residency Match. Did emergency medicine make a comeback, or is it still a declining specialty? Why are more DOs applying?
Curve Ball! The Day I Didn’t Match
The NRMP algorithm is designed to optimize the choices of both incoming residents and residency programs. But what happens when the algorithm fails you?
What to Do if You Don’t Match Into Residency (After SOAP)
We cover what to do if you don’t match on Match Day, including how to handle your emotions, how to assess what went wrong, and how to move forward effectively.
Why Some Specialties are More Competitive
What makes a specialty competitive? Match rate? Step scores? Research experience? Here’s what actually makes a specialty competitive.
How to Prepare for Residency Match Day
Before Submitting NRMP Rank List… Congratulations, you have finished interviewing at residency programs. You are ironing down your NRMP rank list and soon will be