This residency match calculator is just a rough estimate based on the applicant's credentials for both US and IMGs. This residency match chances estimator is just informational and shouldn't be used to discourage people from applying or to encourage any behavior. The results shouldn't be used against the author of this residency match chances predictor.
Algorithm:
For every question there are scored answers, each answer has a unique score. Add the scores of your 10 answers and compare them to the ranges mentioned below.
I- What is your USMLE Step 1 score?
a- <210 (1)
b- 210-224 (2)
c- 225-238 (3)
d- >238 (4)
II- What is your USMLE Step 2CK score?
a- <215 (1)
b- 215-224 (2)
c- 225-238 (3)
d- >238 (4)
III- What is your USMLE Step 3 score? (If not taken just add 1)
a- <200 (1)
b- 201-209 (2)
c- 210-219 (3)
d- 220-239 (4)
e- >240 (5)
IV- How many failed attempts you have on USMLE Step 1?
(Don't include passed attempts)
a- 3 or more (1)
b- 2 (2)
c- 1 (3)
d- 0 (4)
V- How many total failed attempts you have on all already taken USMLE exams?
(Don't include passed attempts)
a- 3 or more (1)
b- 2 (2)
c- 1 (3)
d- 0 (4)
VI- How many months of total USCE you have (IMGs) (excluding non-clinical research)?
or How many electives in your target specialty you have (US graduate)?
a- 0 (0)
b- 1 (1)
c- 2 (2)
d- 3 (3)
e- >3 (4)
VII- How many papers from research in the US you have?
a- 0 (0)
b- 1 (1)
c- 2 (2)
d- 3 (3)
e- >3 (4)
VIII- To how many programs in your primary target specialty you are applying?
a- <30 (1)
b- 30-50 (2)
c- 51-70 (3)
d- 71-100 (4)
e- >100 (5)
IX- How many years from graduation to time of application?
a- fresh less than 1 year (5)
b- 1-2 years (4)
c- 3-5 (3)
d- 6-10 (2)
e- >10 (1)
X- Citizenship status
a- US Citizen or GC US graduate(3)
b- GC holder IMG (2)
c- J1 H1b visa eligible (1)
d- Illegal or pending status (0)
Compare your result to these ranges and see what to do to improve your chances of getting interviews:
Low <18
Average 19-33
Good >33
People in the Low group range usually struggle to get enough interviews to feel comfortable in the rank of order list ROL. That doesn't mean they will not get interviews nor mean they will not match. People in the Average group are little bit more comfortable when it come to earing interviews especially if they are applying to a non-competitive specialty. They are still at risk as many graduates will fall in the Good group. Being in the Good group might give a relatively easy match in non-competitive specialties, but no guarantees in the competitive residencies. As an overall rule, if you want to increase your chances of getting interviews, you will need to apply to programs that accept your criteria. You will find these information organized by subject at MatchADoc.
Good Luck
