How does the Match Algorithm work? The Match Algorithm compares applicant and program ROLs and matches applicants to programs based on both parties stated preferences: ROLs submitted by applicants indicate a list of programs where they wish to train ranked in their order of preference.

How does matching algorithm work?

How It Works. The matching algorithm uses the preferences stated on the Rank Order Lists submitted by applicants and programs to place individuals into positions. The algorithm starts with an attempt to place an applicant into the program that is most preferred on the applicants list.

How does the Fellowship Match algorithm work?

The Matching Algorithm places applicants into their most preferred residency and fellowship positions. The algorithm initiates placement into a program based on the programs listed on the applicants rank-order list, not the programs rank-order list.

How long does the match algorithm take to run?

After running the algorithm 100 times, I found that it took an average of 17 seconds to process all 34,270 applicants, including loading the dataset, calculating the stable matches, and saving the results to a database.

How many programs can you rank for match?

Up to 300 programs can be listed on a rank order list. For rank order lists with 100 or more ranks, additional fees apply. Those fees are NOT REFUNDABLE if you certify a shorter list at a later time.

Why do match results take so long?

We have over 40,000 applicants registered for the match, where there are 26,678 PGY-1 spots at 3943 programs. The algorithm uses lists from both the applicant and the programs, but has many permutations and resets. I.e. The match takes time because it has to run many millions of matches and possibilities.

What percent of medical students do not match?

Typically, around 5% percent of U.S. allopathic medical school graduates experience the disappointment of not matching.

Should I rank more than 20 programs?

Students often wonder how many residency programs they should apply to. The short answer is that there is no magic number. A longer answer is more than one and probably less than twenty. Students ranking only one program did not match 20% of the time and 16% of the time for those who ranked only two.

What is the most competitive residency?

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