Record Number of Osteopathic Graduates Secure Residency Positions in Historic Match
On March 21, 2025, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) proudly announced that a record 8,049 osteopathic medical graduates successfully matched into postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) residency programs through the prestigious National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match Day. This remarkable achievement marks an impressive 92.6% match rate from the 8,392 DO seniors who participated, reflecting a substantial increase of 0.3% compared to the previous year. The breadth of specialties represented—totaling 40—highlights the integral role osteopathic physicians play in a diverse array of medical practices.
AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, who has devoted over 30 years to her career as an osteopathic gynecologist and obstetrician, expressed her enthusiasm regarding the match results. She noted that the high demand for osteopathic students in all specialties underscores the quality of education and training provided to DOs and the unique patient care philosophy they bring to the healthcare system.
A significant emphasis of the placement results was the commitment to primary care, with 4,098 DO seniors securing positions in critical fields such as family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. These figures illustrate the ongoing and vital role of osteopathic medicine in enhancing access to healthcare, particularly in underserved communities. Notably, over one-third of all occupied PGY1 positions in specialties like physical medicine and rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and family medicine were filled by DO students. Additionally, 20% of positions in key areas such as psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology were allocated to osteopathic graduates, further demonstrating the growing visibility and influence of the profession.
In light of the increasing physician shortage projected in the coming decade, AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason emphasized the critical importance of training this new generation of DO residents, who are expected to significantly contribute to filling gaps in healthcare service delivery. With their rigorous education, which parallels that of MDs yet includes extensive training in the musculoskeletal system, DOs adopt a holistic approach to patient care, making them uniquely equipped to meet the demands of modern medicine.
The list of top specialties chosen by DO graduates sheds light on their preferences and the direction of their career paths:
1. Internal Medicine (Categorical)
2. Family Medicine
3. Emergency Medicine
4. Pediatrics (Categorical)
5. Psychiatry
6. Anesthesiology (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
7. Transitional Year
8. Obstetrics and Gynecology
9. Surgery (Categorical)
10. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
11. Diagnostic Radiology (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
12. Neurology (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
13. Medicine-Preliminary (PGY-1 Only)
14. Orthopedic Surgery
15. Pathology
As the AOA continues to advocate for osteopathic physicians, it reinforces its mission to promote public health, support research endeavors, and serve as the principal certifying body for over 197,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students. This record-breaking match day not only celebrates the success of individual students but also exemplifies the rolling impact osteopathic medicine will have on healthcare landscapes for years to come. To further explore the philosophy of osteopathic medicine and learn about the pathways to becoming a DO, individuals can visit findado.osteopathic.org.
AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, who has devoted over 30 years to her career as an osteopathic gynecologist and obstetrician, expressed her enthusiasm regarding the match results. She noted that the high demand for osteopathic students in all specialties underscores the quality of education and training provided to DOs and the unique patient care philosophy they bring to the healthcare system.
A significant emphasis of the placement results was the commitment to primary care, with 4,098 DO seniors securing positions in critical fields such as family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. These figures illustrate the ongoing and vital role of osteopathic medicine in enhancing access to healthcare, particularly in underserved communities. Notably, over one-third of all occupied PGY1 positions in specialties like physical medicine and rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and family medicine were filled by DO students. Additionally, 20% of positions in key areas such as psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology were allocated to osteopathic graduates, further demonstrating the growing visibility and influence of the profession.
In light of the increasing physician shortage projected in the coming decade, AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason emphasized the critical importance of training this new generation of DO residents, who are expected to significantly contribute to filling gaps in healthcare service delivery. With their rigorous education, which parallels that of MDs yet includes extensive training in the musculoskeletal system, DOs adopt a holistic approach to patient care, making them uniquely equipped to meet the demands of modern medicine.
The list of top specialties chosen by DO graduates sheds light on their preferences and the direction of their career paths:
1. Internal Medicine (Categorical)
2. Family Medicine
3. Emergency Medicine
4. Pediatrics (Categorical)
5. Psychiatry
6. Anesthesiology (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
7. Transitional Year
8. Obstetrics and Gynecology
9. Surgery (Categorical)
10. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
11. Diagnostic Radiology (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
12. Neurology (PGY-1 and PGY-2)
13. Medicine-Preliminary (PGY-1 Only)
14. Orthopedic Surgery
15. Pathology
As the AOA continues to advocate for osteopathic physicians, it reinforces its mission to promote public health, support research endeavors, and serve as the principal certifying body for over 197,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students. This record-breaking match day not only celebrates the success of individual students but also exemplifies the rolling impact osteopathic medicine will have on healthcare landscapes for years to come. To further explore the philosophy of osteopathic medicine and learn about the pathways to becoming a DO, individuals can visit findado.osteopathic.org.
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