Joint 2026 EM Match Statement

The Emergency Medicine community is proud to welcome 3,058 newly matched interns into our specialty. This is the largest cohort ever to match into Emergency Medicine. Even with an increased number of training programs, Emergency Medicine achieved a 96% fill rate, reflecting continued strength and sustained interest in our specialty.

Emergency Medicine matched over 7% of graduating US allopathic and 14% of US osteopathic medical students this year, with growth among U.S. MD and DO seniors. Additionally, a growing number of applicants identified Emergency Medicine as their preferred specialty, underscoring applicants’ strong alignment with our mission and values. Trends in the overall applicant landscape warrant continued attention to ensure a robust and diverse future workforce.

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