Couples Match

Couples Match Success Rates by Specialty Pairing: What the Numbers Show

Couples match success rates by specialty pairing: data-driven insights on high-risk combinations and strategies to improve both partners' match odds.

Geographic Outcomes in Couples Match: How Often Do Pairs Stay Together?

Learn how often couples stay together in the Couples Match, NRMP-backed geographic outcomes, and strategies to maximize co-location in residency.

Can We Still Couples Match If Only One of Us Is Applying This Year?

Debunking the Idea That Couples Must Rank Only the Same Programs

Learn how to build an effective NRMP couples match rank list: maximize joint outcomes, preserve backups, and avoid the 'same-programs' myth.

Myth: Couples Match Is Only for Competitive Applicants in Easy Specialties

Will Couples Match Hurt Your Chances at Academic Programs? Evidence Check

Evidence-based look at whether Couples Match hurts academic program chances — NRMP data shows similar match rates; geography strategies to improve odds.

Historical Trends: Has Couples Match Gotten Harder Over the Last Decade?

Match Week Countdown: Daily Plan for Couples Facing Multiple Scenarios

Probability of Both Matching at the Same Institution vs Same City

When One Partner Is an MS4 and the Other Is an MS3: Staggered Couples Plan

MS4 + MS3 staggered couples plan: strategies to match together - pick anchor cities or programs, craft ERAS priorities, and protect both partners' match odds.

Inside a Rank Meeting: How Couples Match Lists Are Actually Reviewed

Inside residency rank meetings: how couples match status affects rankings, program risk assessment, and interview strategy to improve your match chances.

Can We Switch to Couples Match After Submitting ERAS Applications?

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