Number of medical school seniors, graduates matched to residency slots grows
The National Resident Matching Program Friday matched 37,690 medical school seniors and graduates to U.S. residency positions, 2% more than last year. Applicants include students and graduates of U.S. and international medical schools. About 93% of the record 40,375 residency positions offered were filled, including 94% of primary care positions.
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