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Every Specialty in the 2026 Match: Who Matched and Who Didn't

A complete specialty-by-specialty breakdown of the 2026 NRMP Match. Positions offered, fill rates, and MD vs DO vs IMG numbers for 22 specialties, from internal medicine to interventional radiology.

March 28, 2026by AspireMed

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2026 Match Results: The Full Data Breakdown

The NRMP released 2026 Main Residency Match results on March 20. Here's the complete breakdown: 44,344 positions offered, record match rates for DOs and US IMGs, a 5-year low for non-US IMGs, and specialty-level data.

March 20, 2026by AspireMed

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Match Week 2026 by the Numbers: Everything You Need to Know

A data breakdown of the 2025 NRMP Match, covering applicants, positions, match rates, SOAP outcomes, and the most competitive specialties heading into 2026.

March 18, 2026by AspireMed

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Grad PLUS Loans Ended July 1: What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Med Students

Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers on July 1, 2026. What replaced them: the new borrowing caps, the gap against real cost of attendance, the professional degree fight still in court, and who is grandfathered.

March 12, 2026by AspireMed

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USMLE 2026 Changes: New Test Software, Portals, and Block Structure Explained

Everything medical students and IMGs need to know about the 2026 USMLE changes — new test delivery software, portal migrations, Step 3 block restructuring, and what stays the same.

March 10, 2026by AspireMed

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Medical Fellowships for Residents: What You Need to Know

A guide to finding fellowship training after residency — types, timelines, and what programs look for in applicants.

February 24, 2026by AspireMed

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How IMGs Can Find Clinical Rotations in the US: A Complete Guide

Everything international medical graduates need to know about finding clinical rotations, observerships, and US clinical experience.

February 17, 2026by AspireMed

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Top Research Opportunities for Medical Students in 2026

A comprehensive guide to finding research positions during medical school — NIH programs, institution-specific opportunities, and IMG-friendly options.

February 10, 2026by AspireMed

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