US medical school graduates discovered their residency placements on Match Day 2024, revealing a decrease in interest in pediatrics and a resurgence in emergency medicine. The number of available residency positions increased by 3%, with emergency medicine filling 99.5% of positions and pediatrics having an 8% unfilled rate. The medical community closely watches Match Day results for potential future shortages in certain specialties. Interest in pediatrics has declined due to lower earning potential compared to other specialties. Ob/gyn residencies remained popular despite concerns over reproductive health rights. Unfilled positions will be filled through the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP).
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Peds Takes a Hit, Emergency Med Recovers
