Among the highlights from this year’s Main Residency Match were the continued record-breaking program participation, more primary care positions and strength in psychiatry positions. The 2026 Main Residency Match® was again the largest in the program’s 74-year history, with 44,344 total positions offered—up 2.6% over 2025, which was until this year the highest. There were 1,107 more certified positions offered this year compared with last year, 183 more certified programs and 412 more positions in primary care. The total number of applicants also was up: 53,373 applicants registered for the Match, 875 more than last year.
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Source: https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/largest-match-day-record-dive-2026-numbers