What is Match Day 2021 residency?
Sarah Duran
Published Mar 25, 2026
Applicants Celebrate the 2021 Main Residency Match, Largest on Record Washington, D.C., March 19, 2021 – Today the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) celebrates Match Day with the thousands of applicants and programs participating in the 2021 Main Residency Match®.
What month do you apply to residency?
Ideally, you’ll have your application materials well under way by the time the residency application services open — which can be as early as the summer before your final year. At the latest, your application must be completed and submitted to residency programs by early fall.
What time is the residency match today?
Match Week for the Main Residency Match® takes place the third week in March. It is the period of time beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET on Monday and ending at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday when applicants and programs learn the results of the Match.
When can you submit eras?
Applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET. Residency programs may begin reviewing applications and MSPEs at 9 a.m. ET. ERAS 2022 season ends at 5 p.m. ET.
How many medical students do not match?
Typically, around 5% percent of U.S. allopathic medical school graduates experience the disappointment of not matching.
How do you get the best residency?
8 factors program directors consider when reviewing medical residency candidates
- Strong USMLE scores.
- Solid grades.
- Excellent letters of recommendation.
- A good Medical Student Performance Evaluation.
- A thoughtful personal statement.
- Professionalism.
- Personality and fit for the program’s culture.
Is it better to submit eras early?
Early bird submission! You can submit to programs early to avoid technical glitches or for peace of mind. ERAS created this window period to avoid website crashes. Do NOT feel pressured to submit early because you will NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE OR EDIT your application after submission.
What’s the easiest residency to get into?
Getting into any residency program, regardless of the specialty, is no easy task….The 6 least competitive medical specialties are:
- Family Medicine.
- Pediatrics.
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Psychiatry.
- Anesthesiology.
- Emergency Medicine.
Does match rate 2021?
Non-U.S. citizen IMGs saw the largest decline, from 61.1 percent in 2020 to 54.8 percent in 2021. The percent of U.S. DO graduates matched to PGY-1 positions also increased, from 43.1 percent to 44.3 percent.
What matters most for residency?
As expected, USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 is the most important factor for getting a residency interview with 93% of program directors saying that it’s an important factor. Given the variability amongst medical schools in how they grade their students, Step 1 offers the most objective way to measure a student’s knowledge base.
Can residency programs see where you applied?
If you applied to ERAS in years past, the only way programs will know this is if you applied to their program directly and they happen to recognize your name and application. If you interviewed at a certain program, it is of course far more likely that they will understand that you are a residency reapplicant.
What month do you apply for residency?
Until when can I buy eras token?
You only need one (1) electronic token per season. You can use your token to apply to as many specialties as you want. Be sure to print out the confirmation page for your records; this is your receipt. The ERAS 2022 token expires on May 31, 2022.
Do Matches rate 2020?
This year’s match rate of 93.7% has remained consistent with the numbers that have been posted in past years. There was a slight increase—to 5,167—in U.S. citizen international medical school students and graduates (IMGs) who submitted program choices for the 2020 cycle.
Are residency interviews virtual 2021?
Residency programs should conduct all interviews virtually for the 2021-2022 recruitment season. To allow adequate planning for applicants and programs, AAIM recommends that all programs conduct interviews virtually this season.
Will residency interviews be virtual?
Many residency programs are pursuing virtual interviews this year. Programs may be conducting live virtual interviews or incorporating an asynchronous/on-demand virtual interview into their process.
When does the eras 2022 residency program begin?
ERAS 2022 Residency Timeline Date Activity June 9, 2021 ERAS 2022 season begins at 9 a.m. ET. September 1, 2021 Applicants may begin submitting applicat September 29, 2021 Residency programs may begin reviewing . May 31, 2022 ERAS 2022 season ends at 5 p.m. ET.
When do I have to submit my residency application?
September 1st, 2021: Starting at 9 a.m. (EST), ERAS allows residency applicants to certify and submit their applications to residency programs. (Programs will not receive the applications until September 29th, 2021.) September 15th, 2021: NRMP Registration opens Certify your MyERAS application
When do you find out your residency location in 2022?
March 18, 2022: MATCH DAY! If you were Matched, your residency location will become available at 1 p.m. (EST) Finally, think about if you have copies of EVERYTHING you may want in the future. It’s best to save backup copies of all your documents and written sections
When do you have to apply for NRMP residency?
September 2021: Apply to Residency Programs and Register for NRMP September 1st, 2021: Starting at 9 a.m. (EST), ERAS allows residency applicants to certify and submit their applications to residency programs. (Programs will not receive the applications until September 29th, 2021.) September 15th, 2021: NRMP Registration opens
