List Of Medical Residencies
Essential Information on all US Residency Programs
Discover valuable insights by expanding the list of medical residencies below. You will uncover not only the listed data but also additional information for each specialty:
- Average number of working hours during residency
- Average number of working hours after training
- Average salary
- Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
- Number of residency programs
- Number of residency spots
- COMLEX Score range
- Average number of applicants to the speciality
- Are audition rotations required
- MDs Matched
- DOs Matched
- US IMG Matched
- Non-US IMG Matched
- Application System
All the information you see comes straight from reputable sources such as Residency Explorer, Freida and NRMP.
Anesthesiology
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
60-65 hrs per week
Average number of working hours after training
40-60 hours per week (depends on practice type)
Average salary
$350,000 – $500,000
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
90-95%+ inpatient, outpatient would be electives like Pain Management
Length of Residency
4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
172
Number of residency spots
1609
COMLEX Level 2
608
USMLE Step 2
243
Average number of applicants to the speciality
2959
Are audition rotations required
no
MDs Matched
1199
DOs Matched
245
US IMG Matched
58
Non-US IMG Matched
69
Application System
ERAS
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Anuj P., DO
Specialty: Anesthesiology
Dr. Patel is an Anesthesiology resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. As a first-generation medical professional he values mentorship and has actively mentored others while serving as a tutor and teaching assistant throughout medical school, now excited to contribute to Motivate MD as a resource for aspiring physicians.
Dermatology
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
45 per week
Average number of working hours after training
Can set your own schedule – many attendings work part time/4 days a week
Average salary
$381,000
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
95% outpatient. Option for inpatient if at academic center
Length of Residency
4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
144
Number of residency spots
499
COMLEX Score range
comlex 1: 560-700 (matched applicants); comlex 2: 620-720)
USMLE Score Range
step 1: 242-255; step 2: 249-265
Average number of applicants to the speciality
864
Are audition rotations required
No, but recommended
MDs Matched
66% MD seniors,
DOs Matched
43% DO seniors
US IMG Matched
36%
Non-US IMG Matched
32%
Application System
ERAS
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Sunny H., MD
Specialty: Dermatology
Dr. Hutson is a dermatology resident at UVM. With nearly four years of experience with MotivateMD, Dr. Hutson is enthusiastic about continuing to offer mentoring and advising support to applicants navigating the challenging medical school application process.
Margaret T.
Specialty: Dermatology
Bio coming soon!
Rachel G., MD
Specialty: Dermatology
Bio coming soon!
Sheena C., MD
Specialty: Dermatology
Dr. Chatrath is a dermatology resident at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Throughout medical school Dr. Chatrath focused on clinical research in dermatology and remained dedicated to mentoring pre-medical and medical students, providing guidance on applications, personal statements, and interview preparation. Recognizing the challenges of the medical school journey, Dr. Chatrath joined MotivateMD to alleviate some of the associated anxieties and looks forward to assisting others in achieving their career aspirations.
Emergency Medicine
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
60hrs/week- this number is decreased from the ACGME 80hrs/week for other specialties
Average number of working hours after training
30-40hrs/week
Average salary
$315-420,000/year
Length of Residency
3-4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
287
Number of 3 year programs
231
Number 4 of year programs
56
Number of EM/IM programs
12 programs, 31 spots
Number of EM/FM programs
3 programs, 7 spots
Number of EM/anesthesia programs
1 program, 1 spot
Number of residency spots
3010 total
- COMLEX Score range
level 1
578.5
level 2
598.5
- USMLE Score Range
step 1
230.9
step 2 ck
244.8
Average number of applicants to the speciality
2500-3000
Are audition rotations required
EM requires a specialized LOR for applications called SLOE (standard letter of evaluation)- 1 is required but 2-3 is ideal. you can get this from your own ED or an audition rotation
MDs Matched
1264
IMG Matched
730
MDs Matched
330
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Daniel H., MD
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Dr. Harwood is an emergency medicine resident at Perelman School of Medicine. He brings extensive experience in mentorship, education, and writing from his time in undergraduate studies, medical school, and international healthcare consulting. Dr. Harwood is passionate about assisting applicants with identifying strengths and shaping compelling narratives for medical school and residency applications and interviews.
Elizabeth Y., MD
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Dr. Yim is an EM resident at Mount Sinai Morningside-West in NYC. Dr. Yim is passionate about helping applicants make a meaningful impact in their personal statements and interviews. Outside of work, she enjoys running her program’s social media accounts and catching flights to warmer places to read on the beach.
Nia R., MD
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Dr. Rush is an Emergency Medicine Resident at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, NY. With a longstanding passion for mentoring and tutoring, she finds fulfillment in assisting students through MotivateMD. Dedicated to supporting individuals through the challenges of their journey, Dr. Rush is excited to continue empowering students to achieve their goals and witness their growth.
Jamie M., MD
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Dr. Miller is an Emergency Medicine resident. She is Passionate about mentorship, Jamie has served as a pre-med mentor for undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, a CCOM peer mentor, and provided tutoring for first-year medical students, aiming to guide and support aspiring medical professionals through every stage of their journey.
ENT
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
70
Average salary
$405,000
Average number of working hours after training
55
Length of Residency
5 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
138
Number of residency spots
373
COMLEX Level 2
655
USMLE Step 2
253
Average number of applicants to the speciality
493
Are audition rotations required
Yes
MDs Matched
310
DOs Matched
23
US IMG Matched
2
Non-US IMG Matched
5
Family Medicine
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
60
Average number of working hours after training
50
Average salary
$220,000
Length of Residency
3-4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
773
Number of residency spots
5088
COMLEX Level 2
526
USMLE Step 2
241
Average number of applicants to the speciality
6927
Are audition rotations required
No
MDs Matched
1484
DOs Matched
1511
US IMG Matched
793
Non-US IMG Matched
562
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Yenchi T., DO
Specialty: Family Medicine
Dr. Tran is a Family Medicine resident at the University of Minnesota – Woodwinds Hospital. She is passionate about mentorship, as demonstrated by her extensive involvement in tutoring, volunteering, and advising peers on medical school and PA school applications. She aims to be a valuable resource through Motivate MD, providing honest and supportive feedback to aspiring medical professionals, inspired by her own journey and the impact of mentorship on her path to success.
General Surgery
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
80
80/hrs avg over 4 weeks, i.e you could work 100 one week and 60 another.
Average number of working hours after training
60
They will quote 50-60 again it avg out. Also depends on the speciality if you choose to do fellowship
Average salary
$451,489
Doximity 2023 compensation report. The only way to tell salary is by physicans reporting there income, so take this number with a grain of salt.
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
60/40
About 3-4 days of operating and 1-2 day outpatient clinic
Length of Residency
5 Years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
355
2023 Main Match Results
Number of residency spots
1,670
2023 Main Match Results
COMLEX Level 2
626
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
USMLE Step 2
250
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Total number of applicants to the speciality
3100
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet.
Applicants/ positions (estimate)
1.86
Are audition rotations required
Comment
For your number 1 I would recommend it. Not 100% neccessary though.
Senior MDs and Grad MDs Matched
1215
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Seniro DOs and Grad DOs Matched
279
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
US IMG Matched
77
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Non-US IMG Matched
95
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Taylor C., MD
Specialty: General Surgery
Bio coming soon!
Stephanie R., MD
Specialty: General Surgery
Bio coming soon!
Internal Medicine
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
65
Average number of working hours after training
50
Average attending salary
$250,000
Length of Residency
3 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
668
Number of residency spots
9725
COMLEX 1st Pass %
96%
COMLEX 2 Score average
568
USMLE 1st Pass %
97.50%
USMLE 2 Score (MDs)
249
USMLE 2 Scores (DOs)
240
- Average number of applicants to the speciality
- Are audition rotations required
MD 4th year MS Applicants
4207
- MD Grad Applicants
MD 4th year MS Matched
3592
MD Grad Matched
133
DO 4th year OMS Applicants
2122
- DO Grad Applicants
DO Grad Matched
70
DO 4th year OMS Matched
1688
US IMG Matched
1200
Non-US IMG Matched
2659
Unfilled positions
380
Residency Director Feedback
Mean number applications recieved (per program)
2876
Mean # applications rejected based on standardization
1688
Mean # applications recieving holistic review
799
Interview invitations sent
275
Applicants interviewed
229
Applicants ranked
204
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Artur S., DO
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Dr. Schneider is an Internal Medicine Resident at Mayo Clinic (FL), hails from Switzerland and pursued higher education in the United States on a swimming scholarship at 18. He is an aspiring cardiology fellow. Inspired by the support he received on his journey, Dr. Schneider joined MotivateMD to assist others in realizing their medical aspirations, eagerly anticipating the collaboration with future physicians.
Emma F., DO
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Dr. Fenske is an internal medicine resident at OHSU. She is passionate about mentorship, having founded the Burrell-Aggie Mentorship Program at BCOM to support NMSU Pipeline and pre-medical students, driven by her own journey navigating the medical field without familial guidance.
Paige J., DO
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Dr. Johnson, an Internal Medicine resident at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, holds fervent interests in cardiology, critical care, and OMM. Having navigated a challenging path through medical school and securing a residency position, she aims to offer support to others facing the Match/SOAP process.
Jackie M., MD
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Dr. Mirza, an Internal Medicine resident at Mount Sinai and aims to pursue a fellowship in Cardiology with a focus on Electrophysiology. Her journey has been marked by a commitment to teaching, mentorship, and research, alongside her diverse interests outside of medicine. She is passionate about helping others share their unique stories and perspectives effectively, and finds fulfillment in her role at MotivateMD, where she fosters inclusivity and empowerment.
Haley P., MD
Specialty: Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Critical Care
Dr. Pysick is an internal medicine resident at the University of Iowa. She enjoys the challenge of individualizing plans/areas of improvement for students from all types of backgrounds as each person has their own unique needs and situations.
Jake R., MD
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Bio coming soon!
Robert C., DO
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Dr. Chory is finishing his intern year in internal medicine before transitioning to his R-1 year in radiology. Possessing a keen interest in neuro-radiology, he intends to pursue a fellowship specializing as a neuro-interventionalist. Dr. Chory boasts extensive travel experience, having explored all 50 states and numerous countries.
Rebecca Z., DO
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Bio coming soon!
Neurology
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
60
Average number of working hours after training
55
Average salary
$300,000
Length of Residency
3-4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
146
Number of residency programs
146
Number of residency spots
846
COMLEX Level 2
542
USMLE Step 2
242
Average number of applicants to the speciality
1550
Are audition rotations required
no
MDs Matched
461
DOs Matched
148
US IMG Matched
56
Non-US IMG Matched
170
Number of residency programs
146
Number of residency spots
846
COMLEX Level 2
542
USMLE Step 2
242
Average number of applicants to the speciality
1550
Are audition rotations required
no
MDs Matched
461
DOs Matched
148
US IMG Matched
56
Non-US IMG Matched
170
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Neuro Surgery
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
80
Average number of working hours after training
70
Average salary
$650,000
Length of Residency
7 years
Getting into Residency
Average number of working hours during residency
115
Average number of working hours during residency
115
Number of residency spots
243
COMLEX Level 2
639
USMLE Step 2
253
Average number of applicants to the speciality
373
Are audition rotations required
yes
MDs Matched
221
DOs Matched
4
US IMG Matched
1
Non-US IMG Matched
14
LOR from 3 Neurosurgeons Recommended
OBGYN
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
76
Average number of working hours after training
50 + call nights
Average salary
$300,000
Length of Residency
4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
295 (according to FREIDA)
Number of preliminary OBGYN residency positions
18
Number of categorical residency positions
1,503
COMLEX Level 2
565
USMLE Step 2
249
Average number of applicants to the speciality
2,000
Are audition rotations required
No, but recommended
MDs Matched
896
DOs Matched
164
US IMG Matched
32
Non-US IMG Matched
24
Percentage of Positions Filled by MD
73.50%
Percentage of Positions Filled by DO
16.60%
% of Matched Applicants are AOA
22%
Matched Mean Number of Contiguous Ranks
12.7
# of interviews to have a 90% chance of matching
12+
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Akosua O., MD
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Oppong is an OBGYN resident and a graduate of The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She has a strong background in mentorship, having mentored high school girls interested in STEM careers and undergraduate students pursuing medical careers. With firsthand experience of the importance of guidance in the pre-med journey, Dr. Oppong is enthusiastic about assisting others through Motivate MD.
Khaila R., MD
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Ramey-Collier is an OBGYN resident at Duke. She values mentorship greatly as a first-generation medical student. With a strong background in providing academic and college advising, she holds multiple mentorship roles at DUSOM and in the community, aiming to support students from diverse backgrounds.
Ophthalmology
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
50
Average number of working hours after training
46
Average salary
$417,000
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
5/95
Length of Residency
4 years
Fellowship Opportunities
Cornea, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Surgical Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Oncology & Pathology, Ophthalmic Pathology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Uveitis, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
124
Number of residency spots
514
COMLEX Level 2
680
USMLE Step 2
250
Average number of applicants to the speciality
900
Are audition rotations required
yes
MDs Matched
472
DOs Matched
25
International Graduates
17
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Caleb L., DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Dr. Liles is an ophthalmology resident at Kettering Health in Dayton, OH. During his time at Wright State, he founded an ophthalmology club to raise awareness and provide exposure to the specialty. He has mentored numerous ophthalmology applicants, including reapplicants, guiding them to match in their desired field. Passionate about sharing his experience and insights as a DO applicant, Dr. Liles is dedicated to supporting aspiring ophthalmologists through Motivate MD.
Orthopedic Surgery
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
75
Average number of working hours after training
50-55
Average salary
$500,000
Length of Residency
5 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
115
Number of residency spots
899
COMLEX Level 2
639
USMLE Step 2
253
Average number of applicants to the speciality
1425
Are audition rotations required
yes
MDs Matched
690
DOs Matched
119
US IMG Matched
8
Non-US IMG Matched
4
PM&R
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
45-60 hours → (longer hours PGY2, closer to 40-45 hours PGY3-PGY4 but varies by program)
Average number of working hours after training
40-55 hours
$306,000
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
Every residency offers a different ratio, most commonly around 60-65% inpatient to ~40% outpatient. However, it is very hard to quantify this as a succinct number becaus because PM&R is so flexible and as an attending you can pretty much tailor your practice to whatever ratio of inpatient to outpatient time you would prefer Some fellowships (i.e. sports) tend to favor outpatient-heavy schedules, whereas others (like brain injury) can be closer to even or possible inpatient-heavy
Length of Residency
4 years (PGY2, PGY3, PGY4 are physiatry-based)
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
107
Number of residency spots
531 → 206 PGY1 categorical positions → 325 PGY2 advanced positions
COMLEX Level 2
551 → for matched applicants in 2022
USMLE Step 2
241 → for matched applicants in 2023
Average number of applicants to the speciality
~788 applicants
Are audition rotations required
No, only if home institution does not have a PM&R department available for rotations
MDs Matched
300
DOs Matched
187
US IMG Matched
17
Non-US IMG Matched
8
Other things that would be helpful to know about PM&R
- Advanced vs categorical programs:
- A majority of programs are "advanced" meaning they start your physiatry training during your second year of residency (PGY2 year).
- As such, residents must obtain a second match for their PGY1 year, typically at IM prelim, Transitional year, or Surgery prelim programs
- Some are "categorical" meaning you do all four years at that institution. Your first year of residency (PGY1) will still be medicine-based but is organized for you
- Further yet, some programs offer both advanced and categorical positions that you interview for simultaneously but rank separately
- Most students aren't informed about the vast range of options available through PM&R so i think this is important info
- Spinal cord injury, pain medicine, pediatric rehabilitation, neuromuscular medicine, sports medicine
- Hospice + palliative medicine, brain injury medicine, critical care fellowship (not as common as others)
- Cancer rehabilitation, burn rehab, spine/sports combined programs, rarely geriatrics, rehab research fellowships
- EMG/electrodiagnostics, Multiple Sclerosis rehab + research, parkinson's disease, spasticity management
- Wound medicine, prosthetics + orthotics
Important to note you can also just do general inpatient physiatry or cosults in a general hospital. There are also private rehab positions available
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Jack D., MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Defant is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation resident at Ohio State. He is passionate about sports medicine, TBI/concussion rehab and pain management. Outside of medicine he enjoys being outdoors, following sports and being a dog dad to his German Shepherd, Zola.
Justin C., MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Justin is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation resident. Despite initial challenges navigating the premedical application process without familial medical guidance, he now eagerly assists aspiring physicians through Motivate MD.
Surgery Prelim
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
80
80/hrs avg over 4 weeks, i.e you could work 100 one week and 60 another.
Average number of working hours after training
60
They will quote 50-60 again it avg out. Also depends on the speciality if you choose to do fellowship
Average salary
$451,489
Doximity 2023 compensation report. The only way to tell salary is by physicans reporting there income, so take this number with a grain of salt.
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
70/30
About 3-4 days of operating and 1-2 day outpatient clinic
Length of Residency
1-2 years
Generally training prior to entering into advanced specialty programs
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
249
2023 Main Match Results
Number of residency spots
1,133
2023 Main Match Results
COMLEX Level 2
639
This information is not reported in the 2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools it is best to use the COMLEX 2 from "General Surgery" as a target.
USMLE Step 2
256
This information is not reported in the 2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools it is best to use the Step 2 from "General Surgery" as a target.
Total number of applicants to the speciality
2032
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Are audition rotations required
No, but recommened
For your number 1 I would recommend it. Not 100% neccessary though.
Senior MDs and Grad MDs Matched
268
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Seniro DOs and Grad DOs Matched
54
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
US IMG Matched
73
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Non-US IMG Matched
86
2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools. 2023 has not been released yet
Radiology (DR & IR)
Diagnostic Radiology
Interventional Radiology
What is the Pathway (yrs)
1 (Intern) + 4 (Residency) +/- 1 (Fellowship)
Integrated: 1 (Intern) + 5 (Residency*)
ESIR: 1 (Intern) + 4 (Residency) + 1 (Fellowship)
Traditional: 1 (Intern) + 4 (Residency) + 2 (Fellowship)
*Integrated IR residency is 3 years of Diagnostic Radiology followed by 2 years of dedicated IR
What is ESIR?
Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) is a pathway by which DR residents at programs offering ESIR can switch onto an IR track where their elective time is spent on IR, thus necessitating only 1 year of IR fellowship afterwards (Usually at the same institution, and amounting to 6 years total, same as integrated IR residency).
Categorical vs Advanced
Most programs are Advanced Programs, meaning you match for a PGY-2 position which is contingent upon you separately matching into an intern year. Few programs are Categorical, meaning you match with Radiology combined with an intern year (same program, starting PGY-1)
Lifestyle of Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Average number of working hours during residency
45-55
45-60 when on DR/Daytime IR, 55-80+ if during IR call
Average number of working hours after training
45-55
45-60 when on DR/Daytime IR, 55-80+ if during IR call
Average salary
~300-350k (VA), ~400k+ (Academia), 400k-600k+ (Private Practice)
~300-350k (VA), ~400k+ (Academia), 400k-600k+ (Private Practice)
Getting into Residency
Diagnostic Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Number of residency programs 2023
35 (PGY-1), 168 (PGY-2)
27 (PGY-1), 67 (PGY-2)
Number of residency spots 2023
143 (PGY-1), 1006 (PGY-2)
51 (PGY-1), 125 (PGY-2)
COMLEX Level 2
661
664
USMLE Step 2
253
253
Average number of applicants to the speciality
1568 applicants for 1155 spots
226 applicants for 169 spots
Are audition rotations required
No, recommended if specific geographic or program preference.
No, recommended if specific geographic or program preference.
MDs Matched
94 (PGY-1), 810 (PGY-2)
37 (PGY-1), 93 (PGY-2)
DOs Matched
28 (PGY-1), 123 (PGY-2)
4 (PGY-1), 20 (PGY-2)
US IMG Matched
8 (PGY-1), 21 (PGY-2)
3 (PGY-1), 3 (PGY-2)
Non-US IMG Matched
13 (PGY-1), 52 (PGY-2)
6 (PGY-1), 7 (PGY-2)
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Jabre M., MD
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Dr. Millon joined is currently completing a Transitional Year at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, NV before continuing on to Oregon Health and Science University to complete his training in diagnostic and interventional radiology. He competed in track for the Torjans and is the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Barbara Atkinson Award for Service and Leadership at the Kerkorian School of Medicine.
Priya D., MD
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Dave is a preliminary medicine intern at Mount Sinai, and is set to begin her diagnostic radiology residency at the Mayo Clinic. With a background in Medical Humanities, including a Master's in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Dave enjoys leveraging her humanities background to craft compelling personal statements and unify disparate elements in applications.
Pathology
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
45
Average salary
$300,000
Average number of working hours after training
49
Length of Residency
3-4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
166
Number of residency spots
613
COMLEX Level 2
544
USMLE Step 2
242
Average number of applicants to the speciality
1023
Are audition rotations required
No
MDs Matched
242
DOs Matched
87
US IMG Matched
63
Non-US IMG Matched
185
Pediatrics
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
~80 hours, although it varies and there may be some weeks you work closer to 40, and others you work closer to 100
Average number of working hours after training
Depends on your subspecialty!
Length of Residency
3 years
Average salary
$242,832 – very dependent on subspecialty
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
→ General pediatricians are mostly outpatient (although some will spend a couple of days per month doing newborn rounding in the hospital).
→ Hospitalists, PICU/NICU physicians are typically 100% or close to 100% inpatient.
→ Subspecialists (i.e. pediatric cardiologists) often have a combination of inpatient/outpatient.
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
248
Number of residency spots
2986
COMLEX Level 2
557
USMLE Step 2
245
Average number of applicants to the speciality
3,724
Are audition rotations required
No
MDs Matched
1,635
DOs Matched
608
US IMG Matched
226
Non-US IMG Matched
401
Other info
- Career pathways
- Categorical pediatric residency is 3 years. After this, you can become a outpatient general pediatrician.
- You can also become a general pediatric hospitalist (without doing fellowship). The pediatric hospitalist fellowship is still relatively new so some hospitals will still hire you without having done a fellowship. However, some more highly ranked academic children’s hospitals do require fellowship due to the competitive nature of jobs. In addition, it is still unknown what the future will hold regarding the hiring process of pediatric hospitalists.
- There are several pediatric fellowships that range from 1-3 years (most are 3 years).
Plastic Surgery
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
Recent study published stated that plastic and reconstructive surgery residents worked an averaged of 64.2 hours/week (not including call) [1]. Of note, the amount of hours you can expect to work per week will vary significantly depending on a few factors. Firstly, the service you are on. Typically, an inpatient service will require longer hours than an outpatient or ambulatory setting. Secondly, your level of training. For example, an intern will likely work different hours compared to a PGY-2 who is on a consult block, and they will work very different schedules than PGY-6 chief resident who is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the team. Finally, the workload will vary, at least to an extent, depending on an instiutions volume and culture. One can expect a level one trauma center embedded within a large metropolitan city to have more volume than a smaller community hospital with a more rural population. There may also be other influential factors like time of year, size of program, and efficacy of team.
Average number of working hours after training
52.2 Hours/week according to a 2023 report, though these numbers will vary depending on setting and specialization
Average salary
Will depend on setting (academic vs private practice) and field of specialty (aesthetics vs reconstruction for example). Here are some posted public numbers: $576,000 [1], $473,00 [2],
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
This ratio may be better represented by percentage of plastic surgeons in academic settings (inpatient heavy) versus private practice (almost exclusively outpatient setting). A recent study which surveyed plastic surgeons in California yielded results that most plastic surgeons are in private practice (62.5%) versus in academic setting (27.7%)
Length of Residency
There are two pathways you can take to become a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
The first one, known as the traditional or independent fellowship pathway, involves completing a three year fellowship following a residency in another specialty (normally General Surgery, but you can do it after ENT, Ortho, or Neurosurgery). This is still a viable opportunity for many applicants, though it has largely been repalced by the newer integrated pathway.
The integrated pathway involves a six-year residency program tailored exclusivly to training plastic and reconstructive surgeons, without needing to apply for a fellowship. Most plastic surgery residencies fall into the integrated category, though there are several programs that provide both independent and integrated paths.
Fellowship Opportunities
After completing plastic and reconstructive surgery training (whether via an integrated or independent track) you have a handful of fellowships you may complete. There are five major categories of fellowships that applicants may choose including aesthetic, burn, craniofacial (and/or pediatric plastic surgery as a smaller subset of this), hand, and microsurgery. Most residency programs will train you individually in all of these disciplines, so in general a post-residency fellowship is not required. Somewhere between 30-50% of plastic suregry residents will pursue a fellowship after residency training.[1]
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
91
Number of residency spots
207
COMLEX Level 2
245-260 (Mean 257)
Average number of applicants to the speciality
332
Are audition rotations required
On paper, no they are not. But it's basically an unwritten requirement
MDs Matched
198
DOs Matched
1
US IMG Matched
2 → integrated
Non-US IMG Matched
6 → integrated
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Juan L., MD
Specialty: Plastic Surgery
Dr. Lizardi is a Plastic Surgery resident at Yale He possesses an extensive research background that spans publications and presentations in Plastic and Orthopedic Surgery. His profound gratitude for his mentors' guidance motivates him to contribute to Motivate MD and support aspiring medical professionals, echoing the invaluable assistance he received on his journey to his dream residency at Yale.
Psychiatry
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
50
Average number of working hours after training
48
Average salary
$247,350
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
33/67
Length of Residency
4 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
379
Number of residency spots
2164
COMLEX Level 2
541.5
USMLE Step 2
236.7
Average number of applicants to the speciality
3039
Are audition rotations required
Not required, but can be very helpful
MDs Matched
1190
DOs Matched
300
US IMG Matched
138
Non-US IMG Matched
116
Meet The Motivate MD Team
Brendalyn I., MD
Specialty: Psychiatry
Dr. Iweh is a psychiatry resident deeply passionate about mental health, particularly focusing on women's mental health and transitional age youth. She is committed to supporting future physicians because she understands the challenges of unconventional paths in medicine.
Erin O., MD
Specialty: Psychiatry
Dr. O'Keefe is a psychiatry resident in Pennsylvania. Falling in love with psychiatry during medical school for its interdisciplinary nature, she joined Motivate MD to continue her passion for mentoring aspiring medical professionals and contribute to their development. She finds joy in witnessing vibrant narratives unfold through writing and feels privileged to be part of these journeys.
Urology
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
80
Average number of working hours after training
55
Average salary
$410,000
Length of Residency
5 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
148
Number of residency spots
385
COMLEX Level 2
550
USMLE Step 2
247
Average number of applicants to the speciality
556
Are audition rotations required
Yes
MDs Matched
331
DOs Matched
35
IMGs Matched
19
Thoracic Surgery
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
80
Average salary
$335,000
Average number of working hours after training
60
Length of Residency
6-7 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
36
Number of residency spots
49
- COMLEX Level 2
- USMLE Step 2
Average number of applicants to the speciality
138
Are audition rotations required
yes
MDs Matched
95
DOs Matched
6
US IMG Matched
0
Non-US IMG Matched
5
Transitional Year
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
Depends on the program. Transitional years generally have a balanced mix of required and elective time, but this is dependent on whether the TY is at a academic or community hospital.
Average number of working hours after training
N/A
Average salary
N/A
Inpatient/Outpatient ratio
70/30 depending on electives you choose.
Length of Residency
1 year
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
215
Number of residency spots
1,736
COMLEX Level 2
Not recorded by nrmp
USMLE Step 2
Not recorded by nrmp
Average number of applicants to the speciality
4,787
Are audition rotations required
no
MDs Matched
1015
DOs Matched
293
US IMG Matched
95
Non-US IMG Matched
87
Vascular Surgery
Lifestyle of Specialty
Average number of working hours during residency
75
Average number of working hours after training
65
Average salary
$410,000
Length of Residency
5 years
Getting into Residency
Number of residency programs
74
Number of residency spots
93
COMLEX Level 2
573
USMLE Step 2
246
Average number of applicants to the speciality
159
Are audition rotations required
Not required, but encouraged
MDs Matched
92
DOs Matched
17
US IMG Matched
5
Non-US IMG Matched
4