NRMP Data 2025 📊

NRMP Match 2025 based on specialty and states.

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#MATCH2025
#NRMP

https://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Main_Match_Results_by_State_Specialty_and_AppType_2025.pdf

🔴 ECFMG on New Student Visa Appt Hold

We want to keep you informed of a breaking development that impacts J-1 physicians.

Current Situation:
The U.S. State Department has temporarily paused the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments (including J-1 visas) at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide as it develops expanded "social media screening and vetting." This directive was issued earlier today and is effective immediately.

What This Means:
Scheduling of new visa appointments is on hold temporarily!
The State directive indicated that existing visa appointments (already scheduled) will be honored; as such, incoming and current J-1 physicians with appointments should still be able to proceed as planned.
This hold on new appointments affects the broader student/exchange visa classifications (all F, M, and J holders), not only J-1 physicians

Current J-1s in the United States should NOT travel outside of the United States until the hold is lifted if they will need to renew their visa

Our Response: The State Department expects to issue updated guidance "in the coming days." In the meantime, we are monitoring this situation closely and will continue to do our best to support training programs as circumstances evolve. We will also alert J-1 physicians in the next few days of the situation, as well as our plans to help them navigate this shift.

We understand this adds another layer of complexity to an already challenging environment. Your professionalism and dedication to supporting J-1 physicians during these uncertain times is deeply appreciated.

Source: ECFMG

📌NRMP Statement Regarding Recent Trump Administration Orders Related to International Citizens

June 6th 2025

The NRMP is issuing this statement in response to recent actions taken by the Trump Administration related foreign nationals.
On May 27, the U.S. Department of State instructed embassies and consular posts to pause the scheduling interviews/appointments for J, F, and M visa applicants. The pause extends to all those applying for J-1 visas, including physicians.
On June 4, the administration issued an order barring entry into the United States for foreign nationals from 12 countries – Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti, Iran and Yemen – and partially restricting entry for citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
We recognize that international medical graduates (IMGs) who are seeking or have secured residency training in the United States apply for J-1 visas and may intend to travel to the United States from countries specified under the June 4th restrictions. We are working with ECFMG, a division of Intealth,  to understand the scope of impact for individuals anticipated to begin training on or around July 1 of  this year. Programs with matched applicants from a restricted country(s) may request a waiver of the Match commitment through the NRMP website.
We also recognize that IMG’s whose visa appointments are already scheduled and who have been cleared to proceed may be challenged to begin training on time. For those programs affected by the May 27th announcement, we ask you consider a delayed start or a one-year deferral of the match commitment in lieu of a waiver, if possible, to allow those IMGs facing prolonged delays the opportunity to finalize visa processing and move forward with their training. That said, we recognize the hardship this could impose, and programs requesting a waiver(s) may be granted if a matched applicant is unable to begin the program on time.
The NRMP will maintain regular communication with the ECFMG to stay apprised of any developments and monitor the situation. Questions about IMG visa application and processing should be directed to  the ECFMG. Questions about Match Policy should be directed to policy@nrmp.org.

#IMG #VISA #J1 #ECFMG #NRMP

🔴 Update Step 2CK

Beginning July 1, 2025, the USMLE STEP 2CK passing standard will change from 214 to 218.

https://www.usmle.org/change-step-2-ck-passing-standard-begins-july-1-2025

#USMLE #Step2CK

🔴🔴 UPDATE 🔴🔴

The U.S. Department of State has lifted the pause on new visa appointments and has directed U.S. embassies and consulates to prioritize J-1 physicians for visa interview scheduling.

This means that embassies can now resume booking visa appointments and have been asked to give priority to physicians applying for the J-1 visa for educational exchange.

#J1 #VISA #ECFMG

🔴 ERAS AND MATCH 2026 🔴

⏳Timeline:


🗓️ June 25, 2025
Residency Tokens are available. Obtain your ERAS Token in the ERAS Support Services section of ECFMG’s OASIS.
Register with your Token at AAMC’s MyERAS website . Once you have registered, start submitting your supporting documents.

💵 ECFMG Token Fee: $165
💵 USMLE Trannoscript Fee: $80


🗓️ September 3, 2025

At 9:00 a.m. EST in the United States, you may begin applying to programs. Programs will not have access to review applications until September 24 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time in the United States. All applications submitted September 3 through September 24 will appear to programs as submitted on September 24.

📥 1-30 programs in one specialty
💵 $11 per program

📥 31 programs or more
💵 $30 per program


🗓️ September 24, 2025

Programs can begin accessing applications at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time in the United States.

🔴 THIS IS THE DEADLINE TO HAVE EVERYTHING READY AND UPLOADED IN YOUR APPLICATION 🔴


🗓️ January 30, 2026 NRMP Match standard registration deadline. (You may register after this deadline, but you will be required to pay an additional late registration fee to the NRMP.)

💵 NRMP fee: $70
💵 NRMP late fee: +$50


🗓️ March 4, 2026
NRMP Match registration and Rank Order List (ROL) Certification deadline.

🗓️ March 16, 2026 Match week begins.

🗓️ March 19, 2026
SOAP rounds begins at 9AM EST and ends at 9PM EST.

🗓️ March 20, 2026 Match day 🎉✅

#ERAS #NRMP #ECFMG #MATCH2026

⚠️🔘 Signaling:

تعداد سیگنال‌های ممکن در فصل مچ ۲۰۲۶ برای هر رشته تخصصی.

سیگنال دادن الان یکی از مهم‌ترین قسمت‌های اپلیکیشن ERAS برای رزیدنتی (و فلوشیپ) است و نقش مهم در گرفتن اینترویو‌ها بازی میکند.

#MATCH2026
#ERAS

🌐 ECFMG 2026 Pathways – Summary (Announced July 30, 2025)

🔓 Application Opening
• Applications open August 2025 (exact date TBA)
• Will launch via the new MyIntealth™ platform
• Full eligibility criteria, required documents, and deadlines will be released at that time

⸻

📋 Pathway Requirements

🩺 OET Medicine (Required for All Applicants)
• Must take OET Medicine on or after January 1, 2024
• Applies to first-time and revalidation applicants

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📚 Pathway-Specific Eligibility

1️⃣ Pathway 1 – Licensed Physician; License must have been valid on or after Jan 1, 2021

2️⃣▶️5️⃣ Pathways 2–5 – School-Based Options Graduation must be on or after Jan 1, 2023

6️⃣ Pathway 6 – Mini-CEX Evaluation Must involve real, outpatient, non-relative patients – no emergency, inpatient, or family/friends allowed


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⏳ What You Can Do Now
• Schedule your OET Medicine exam (date must be after Jan 1, 2024)
• Prepare required documentation (licenses, evaluations, school letters, etc.)
• Monitor ECFMG.org and MyIntealth for updates

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✅ Pro Tips
• Don’t delay OET booking – scores are required before rank order list deadline
• If using Pathway 6, carefully follow new restrictions for clinical encounters
• Have your materials ready to apply as soon as the portal opens

#ECFMG #MATCH2026 #IMG

🗂️ Resources for Interview Preparation

1) Interview Series at PARSI
👩‍💼 Interview Preparation - DOs & DON’Ts

👨‍💼 Interview Questions & Answers - Part 1/4
🧑‍💼 Interview Questions & Answers - Part 2/4
👨 Interview Questions & Answers - Part 3/4
‍👩 Interview Questions & Answers - Part 4/4

2) Books
📕 The Successful Match 2017: Rules for Success in the Residency Match
📗 Getting In, by Myers Hurt MD
📘 The Residency Interview, by Jessica Freedman, MD

3) Weekly Zoom Sessions

4) YouTube & Instagram
There are tons of videos, full of tips and tricks for applicants, especially for IMGs.

Practice, practice, practice, ....
#Match #Interview

🎞PARSI for MATCH Videos 🎞
“Communications with Programs”
🗓 04/14/2020

📨 یکی از نکات مهم در دوران اینترویو، برقراری ارتباط «پروفشنال» با پروگرم‌ها و زدن ایمیل‌های علاقمندی به پروگرم‌های مختلف است تا شانس شما را برای گرفتن اینترویو بیشتر کند. در این ویدیو، به راه‌های مختلف برقراری ارتباط با پروگرم‌ها می‌پردازیم:

📧 Sending Emails
☎️ Calling programs
🚶🏻‍♂️ Walk-in to the Programs

⚠️دیدن این ویدیو‌ برای آن دسته از‌ دوستانی که در فصل MATCH 2021 شرکت می‌کنند ضروری می‌باشد.

#PARSI #پارسی
#Interview #Emails #MATCH2021
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📬Contact us:
📧 PARSI4MATCH@gmail.com
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📧 One of the keys for success in application and Match season for residency is effective communication to programs, especially sending interest emails. Below is a sample for interest email:

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Subject: Interest in [Residency Program Name]

Dear Dr. [Program Director’s Name],

I am reaching out to express my strong interest in the [Residency Program Name] at [Institution Name] for the [Match Year] cycle. I am particularly drawn to your program’s emphasis on [specific aspect, e.g., clinical training, research, community care], which aligns well with my background in [key experience or skill from your CV].

Highlights of my CV:
[Below are examples, chose your own personal experiences]
- USMLE Step 2CK 260
- Year of Graduation 2023
- 25 publications
- 4 months of US Clinical Experience
- Green card holder

Please find my CV attached. I would be grateful for the opportunity to be considered for your program.

Best regards,
[Your Full Name, MD]
[ERAS AAMC ID]
[Your Current Position]
[Email Address] | [Phone Number]


Good luck 👍🏻

🌐ECFMG - MyIntealth update

This page provides current estimated processing times for common service requests. These estimates are provided to applicants and entities as general guidance for their planning purposes and are not guaranteed. This page will be updated regularly to reflect current processing estimates.
Actual processing times for individual requests may vary with application completeness and complexity, volume, holidays, and external dependencies. Generally, processing times are currently longer than usual due to increased demand.

https://www.ecfmg.org/online-services/current-processing-times.html

IRAN vs 🇺🇸 USA – Healthcare System

🏥 Structure & Access
• Iran: Largely government-funded & insurance-supported. Essential care is widely accessible at low cost.
• USA: Mostly private and insurance-driven. Care varies by insurance type; advanced but costly.

💳 Cost & Coverage
• Iran: Subsidized health services and medications; public insurance covers much of the cost.
• USA: Employer-based and private insurance dominate; high out-of-pocket expenses even with insurance.

👨‍⚕️ Primary Care & Referrals
• Iran: Patients commonly access specialists directly, which boosts access but can overload hospitals.
• USA: Primary care physician (PCP) acts as coordinator; referrals are often required.

💉 Technology & Standards
• Iran: Strong public health & affordable medications; variable advanced technology across cities.
• USA: Heavy investment in research, medical technology, and electronic systems → high quality, high cost.

🚑 Patient Disposition & Social Services
• Iran: Limited structured social work for discharge planning, rehab placement, or nursing home transfer.
• USA: Strong interdisciplinary discharge planning involving social workers, case managers, rehab, and home-care teams.

⚖️ Culture & Legal Aspect
• Iran: Physician-centered decisions; family involvement is common; fewer malpractice lawsuits.
• USA: Patient autonomy is a priority; informed consent is mandatory; litigation risk influences practice.

🎓 MEDICAL EDUCATION: Iran vs USA

📚 Pathway & Graduation
• Iran:
• Students enter medical school directly after high school.
• Internship lasts ~18 months and includes Internal Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics, and rotations in subspecialties.
• After graduation, physicians are licensed general practitioners who can work immediately without residency (except for certain specialties).
• USA:
• Students complete a bachelor’s degree, then medical school.
• After graduation, they must complete residency to practice independently (no general practice license after medical school).
• No single long rotating internship like Iran; specialization begins immediately.

🧪 Focus & Training Style
• Iran: Broad practical training during internship; emphasis on clinical service, inpatient management, and hands-on procedural work early.
• USA: Strong early focus on standardized exams (USMLE), research, and academic evaluation; specialization-focused training begins sooner.

💰 Education Cost
• Iran: Government subsidizes medical education; low tuition but lower physician salaries after graduation.
• USA: Medical education is very expensive, producing high student debt; physician salaries are higher after residency.

🩺 Workforce Outcome
• Iran: Produces large numbers of general physicians serving cities and rural areas.
• USA: Produces highly specialized physicians; fewer general practitioners due to specialization incentives.