Trends and predictors of unfilled emergency medicine residency positions: A comparative analysis of the 2023 and 2024 Match cycles.
Carl PreiksaitisLayla AbubshaitKaitlin BowersAdaira I LandryKristin LewisAndrew G LittleChristopher J NashMicheal GottliebPublished in: AEM education and training (2024)
This study identified several factors associated with a greater likelihood of having unfilled EM residency positions, with previous unfilled positions emerging as the most significant predictor. These findings offer critical insights for residency programs and governing bodies, providing a basis for enhancing recruitment strategies, addressing the cyclical nature of unfilled positions, and tackling workforce challenges in EM.