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To assess the impact of Step 1 grading changes and application limits on residency applicants' priorities.

April 23, 2026Academic MedicineOpen Access

Trends in the National Resident Matching Program: Shifting Applicant Priorities in the Setting of Application Limits and Pass/Fail Step 1 Grading

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Observational analysis highlights changing applicant priorities in residency programs, suggesting implications for medical education quality.

To assess the impact of Step 1 grading changes and application limits on residency applicants' priorities.
Analyzed trends in applicant experiences and qualifications post-implementation of new grading policies and application limits.
Evaluated shifts in scholarly output relative to volunteer and work experiences.
Increased scholarly output among applicants as a result of Step 1 changes.
Decrease in volunteer and work experiences due to application limits.
Raises questions about alignment between applicant qualities and educational leadership expectations.

Morrow et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Observational analysis highlights changing applicant priorities in residency programs, suggesting implications for medical education quality.