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An Overview of the Allopathic Match
Anne Schmitt1, Pamela L Dyne2, Joshua Broder3
1Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, California.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|April 14, 2019
Summary
Emergency Medicine (EM) residency positions have grown significantly, with a 60% increase by 2018. This guide assists students in navigating the competitive EM match process and understanding combined residency programs.
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.
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