Trends in international medical graduate representation in urology residency and fellowship matches.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diversity enhances quality, innovation, and cultural competence; however, international medical graduates (IMGs) may face disparities in matching into American residency and fellowship programs. This study aimed to examine the influence of medical education [US/Canada (US/CA) vs. IMGs] on match outcomes in urology over time.

Methods

We analyzed the American Urological Association residency and subspecialty fellowship match data (2014-2024), examining trends in total match slots and those filled by US/CA vs. IMG applicants across residency and fellowship programs. Secondary analyses assessed residency and fellowship trends separately, compared match rates, and evaluated unmatched applicants. Spearman's correlation assessed trend monotonicity, and chi-

SUBMITTER: Malshy K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12433158 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature