In 2024, 2,249 applicants were placed in 2,261 available psychiatry residency slots in 382 programs. The number of residency spots available in psychiatry increased by around 5% over last year.
Of the 382 programs offered in psychiatry, nine were unfilled, according to the National Resident Matching Program.
A record-high number of applicants participated in the match program this year, according to a March 15 news release. The total number of applicants, 50,413, was up 4.7% from 2023.