AOA: Primary care matches increase

The majority of osteopathic medical students and recent graduates matched into primary care residency programs, according to new data released by the National Matching Services, Inc., about the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) match. Among primary care specialties, family medicine is the largest matched specialty with 519 positions filled, a 10% increase from last year. Family medicine also was the largest matched specialty in 2013 with 472 positions filled, according to the AOA. Of the 2,743 individuals who participated in the AOA Intern/Resident Registration Program, 75% of students and recent graduates successfully matched. 

Source: AOA