Records Set in 2023 Match

The 2023 National Residency Match Program (NRMP) had the most family medicine positions available in history marking the 14th straight year of growth in positions offered. Family medicine offered 5,107 positions, 172 more than in 2022, and 13.6% of positions offered in all specialties.

A total of 4,530 medical students and graduates matched to family medicine residency program this year. Here’s a breakdown of those matches:

• 1,514 osteopathic medical school (DO) seniors

• 1,499 U.S. allopathic medical school (MD) seniors

• 793 U.S. international medical graduates (IMGs)

• 562 foreign IMGs

• 91 previous graduates of U.S. MD-granting schools

• 70 previous graduates of DO-granting schools

• 1 classified by the NRMP as “other”

The Missouri Academy of Family Physicians is excited to support medical students entering Missouri family medicine residency programs and would like to extend a warm welcome to those coming from out-of-state schools. Congratulations to all!

Data from nrmp.org and aafp.org.

1. “I matched at my #1 choice for Family Medicine at CoxHealth in Springfield, MO! So thankful for all of the constant love and support I’ve received from family, friends, and mentors throughout this journey. Excited to start the next chapter!” - Cerena Stinogel

2. MAFP member Noah Brown matched at Mercy’s Family Medicine Residency Program.

3. MAFP Student Director Karstan Luchini matched at UKC’s Family Medicine Residency Program.

4. “Super excited that I matched at my dream program and will be staying in Kansas City for residency. Grateful to be joining the amazing field of Family Medicine. Cannot wait to be someone’s PCP and advocate for my community” - Deborah Rivera-Hernandez, MAFP Student Member