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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Graduate Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine Training

Background:

  • The number of allopathic Emergency Medicine (EM) programs has seen a progressive increase.
  • Allopathic EM postgraduate year-1 spots rose by approximately 60% from 2012 to 2018, reaching 2278 positions.
  • Emergency Medicine is a highly competitive medical specialty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To guide students interested in pursuing Emergency Medicine through the allopathic match process.
  • To provide information on application requirements, interview strategies, and program ranking for EM.
  • To discuss combined emergency medicine residency programs and the impact of the single graduate medical education accreditation system.

Main Methods:

  • Review of allopathic Emergency Medicine match requirements.
  • Analysis of the application process for EM and combined residency programs.
  • Discussion of interview and program ranking strategies for competitive specialties.

Main Results:

  • A substantial increase in available EM residency positions, indicating program expansion.
  • Detailed guidance on navigating the complexities of the EM residency application and match.
  • Information on various combined EM residency pathways (e.g., EM-Family Medicine, EM-Pediatrics).

Conclusions:

  • The expanding number of EM positions offers more opportunities for aspiring physicians.
  • Understanding the application, interview, and ranking process is crucial for success in the EM match.
  • The transition to a single accreditation system may influence matching likelihood.