Profession
Match offers more specialty options
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted Jan. 23, 2006
For the first time, the National Resident Matching Program will include otolaryngology training programs in the 2006 main residency match. Otolaryngology applicants also will be able to use the NRMP's couples' matching service and the electronic application service.
In addition, clinical and research gastroenterology programs have joined the Medical Specialties Matching Program, the fellowship match for internal medicine subspecialties. Registration began Jan. 4, 2006 for students applying for positions that begin in July 2007.
Hematology, clinical oncology, and combined hematology/oncology programs also joined the 2006 MSMP for 2007 appointments.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2006/01/23/prbf0123.htm.
