IMG profile
Average Stats for a Matched US IMG in 2024:
- Pct. that passed USMLE Step 1 on first attempt 99.4%
- USMLE Step 2 CK score: 241
- Research: 3
- Abstracts/Presentations/Publications: 7
- Work: 4
- Volunteer: 10
Average Stats for a Matched Non-US IMG in 2024:
- Pct. that passed USMLE Step 1 on first attempt 100%
- USMLE Step 2 CK score: 245
- Research: 3
- Abstracts/Presentations/Publications: 5
- Work: 5
- Volunteer: 7
Speciality Factors
In March 2024, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) conducted its survey of directors of programs participating in the Main Residency Match® to characterize the factors that Program Directors use to select applicants for interviews and rank applicants for the Main Residency Match. See results of the Program Director Survey for Obstetrics & Gynecology below:
Frequency and Mean Importance Ratings of Each Factor Considered in Deciding Who to Interview
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean`s Letter): 89% (3.9)
- Letters of recommendation in the specialty: 86% (3.7)
- Grades in required clerkships: 76% (4.1)
- Grades in clerkship in desired specialty: 76% (4.2)
- Class ranking/quartile: 64% (3.8)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) membership: 62% (3.7)
- Audition elective/rotation within your department: 59% (4.1)
- Consistency of grades: 56% (3.9)
- Awards or special honors in clinical clerkships: 56% (3.4)
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership: 50% (3.5)
- Personal prior knowledge of the applicant: 41% (4.1)
- Awards or special honors in clerkship in desired specialty: 41% (3.7)
- Ability to work legally in the U.S. without a visa: 39% (4.0)
- Visa status: 35% (3.9)
- Evidence of continuous medical education without gaps: 35% (4.0)
- Sigma Sigma Phi (osteopathic honor society) membership: 29% (3.1)
- Accreditation status of applicant`s medical school: 26% (4.3)
- Graduate of highly-regarded medical or osteopathic school: 24% (3.5)
- Away rotation in your specialty at another institution: 20% (3.2)
- Applicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP: 20% (5.0)
- Awards or special honors in basic sciences: 17% (2.8)
- How applicant`s medical school handled virtual rotations: 6% (3.0)
Frequency and Mean Importance Ratings of Each Factor Considered in Deciding Who to Rank
- Interpersonal skills: 85% (4.8)
- Interactions with faculty during interview and visit: 84% (4.8)
- Feedback from current residents: 81% (4.8)
- Interactions with house staff during interview and visit: 79% (4.9)
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean`s Letter): 52% (3.8)
- Grades in required clerkships: 44% (3.9)
- Grades in clerkship in desired specialty: 44% (4.0)
- Class ranking/quartile: 40% (3.8)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) membership: 34% (3.8)
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership: 31% (3.7)
- Evidence of continuous medical education without gaps: 24% (4.1)
- Awards or special honors in clinical clerkships: 24% (3.9)
- Awards or special honors in clerkship in desired specialty: 24% (3.8)
- Consistency of grades: 23% (3.9)
- Graduate of highly-regarded medical or osteopathic school: 15% (4.1)
- Accreditation status of applicant`s medical school: 15% (4.3)
- Sigma Sigma Phi (osteopathic honor society) membership: 11% (3.3)
- Other post-interview contact: 11% (3.6)
- Applicant facility with meeting platform technology: 8% (3.6)
- Awards or special honors in basic sciences: 6% (3.5)
- Second interview/visit: 5% (4.3)
- How applicant`s medical school handled virtual rotations: 3% (4.0)
¹Ratings on a scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important).
% of Programs Interviewing IMGs:
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US IMG: Often 9%, Seldom 61%, Never 30%
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Non-US IMG: Often 8%, Seldom 45%, Never 47%
% of Programs Ranking IMGs:
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US IMG: Often 14%, Seldom 50%, Never 36%
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Non-US IMG: Often 8%, Seldom 43%, Never 49%
% of Programs Using USMLE to Select IMG Applicants for Interview:
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Step 1: Does not consider 5%, Requires pass only 95%, Prefers but does not require target score 0%, Requires target score 0%
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Step 2 CK: Does not consider 4%, Requires pass only 29%, Prefers but does not require target score 29%, Requires target score 38%
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Step 3: Does not consider 68%, Requires pass only 13%, Prefers but does not require target score 13%, Requires target score 6%
Fast Facts
| Total Training |
4 years |
| Average Residency Salary |
$60,000 |
| Average Physician Salary |
$340,000 |
| Average Physician Work Week |
58 Hours |
| Peak Interview Months |
November-January |
| Key Organizations and Societies |
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Society for Women`s Health Research |
- If possible, join the organizations Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA). Obstetrics & Gynecology has both surgical and patient care aspects.
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Match Statistics 2025
Main Residency Match and Post-Match Stats
310
Total Number of Available Programs
10
Post-Match SOAP Unfilled Positions
Post-Match SOAP
| Program Track |
Participating Programs |
Positions Available |
Filled Programs |
Filled Positions |
| Categorical |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preliminary |
8 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
Subspecialties
- Complex Family Planning
- Critical Care Medicine
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Additional Info
For the 2025 residency match, the OB/GYN specialty is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of the ResidencyCAS application system. Here are the key updates:
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New Application Platform: Starting with the 2024-2025 application cycle, OB/GYN residency programs will use ResidencyCAS instead of ERAS. This change aims to reduce application costs and improve the holistic review process of applicants.
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Cost Structure: ResidencyCAS offers a more affordable pricing model. Applicants can apply to up to 18 programs for $99, with additional applications costing $18 each up to 30 applications and $23 each thereafter. This is a reduction compared to ERAS, where costs escalate more quickly.
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Holistic Review: The new platform allows for a more comprehensive presentation of applicants` experiences and achievements, including non-medical jobs, hobbies, and interests. This holistic approach aims to better match applicants with programs that fit their unique profiles and aspirations.
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Preference Signaling: OB/GYN applicants will use preference signaling, where they can indicate their top choices using 18 signals (3 gold and 15 silver). This method helps programs identify candidates with a strong interest in them and has been shown to increase the chances of securing interviews.
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Match Process: Despite the change in the application platform, the actual matching process remains the same and will continue to be conducted through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) will also remain in place for unmatched applicants.
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Support and Resources: To assist applicants with the transition to ResidencyCAS, there will be a series of webinars and support resources provided by the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) and other organizations. These resources will help applicants navigate the new system and optimize their applications.
