Medical Residency Match Rates for IMGs Based on 2024 Data

In the 2024 Main Residency Match, data from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) revealed the following match outcomes for International Medical Graduates (IMGs):

  • U.S. Citizen IMGs: Out of 4,751 applicants who submitted certified rank order lists, 2,540 successfully matched, resulting in a match rate of 53.5%.
  • Non-U.S. Citizen IMGs: Among 10,021 participants, 5,125 secured residency positions, yielding a match rate of 51.1%.

These figures reflect that slightly over half of both U.S. citizen and non-U.S. citizen IMGs matched into residency programs in 2024. In comparison, U.S. MD seniors had a significantly higher match rate of 93.5% during the same cycle.

For more detailed information, including specialty-specific outcomes and applicant characteristics, refer to the NRMP’s official 2024 Match Results and Data reports.

Source: NRMP