The number of medical school seniors matching into psychiatry residencies increased by over 100 from 2023, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program.
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.