The DO

5 insights from DO graduates who matched in 2026

By The DO Staff

06.25.26

For the fourth year running, a record-high number of osteopathic medical students and graduates obtained residency placements via the 2026 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match in March. A total of 7,928 DO seniors matched; the DO senior match rate was 93.2%. In May, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) reported that the total GME placement rate for DO seniors seeking GME in 2026 is 98.8%.