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Your odds of matching, from NRMP Charting Outcomes data.Ultra-competitive (~70-75% match) · 440 NRMP applicants last cycle

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Applicant type (affects base match rate)
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Match probability · DermatologyUS MD
65%

−6 pts vs the NRMP US MD average (70.5%)

Realistic but uncertain.

From 440 US MD applicants: 314 matched, 126 unmatched

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Factor breakdown

How each part of your profile moves your odds

HurtsHelps
Programs Ranked
10
Strong ↑
Matched avg: 8.8·Unmatched avg: 4.5
Publications
10
Below ↓
Matched avg: 27.7·Unmatched avg: 19.0
AOA Member
No
Below ↓
Matched avg: 41%·Unmatched avg: 24%
Volunteer
4
Below ↓
Matched avg: 5.3·Unmatched avg: 5.6
Research
4
Below ↓
Matched avg: 6.4·Unmatched avg: 4.9
Work Experience
2
Below ↓
Matched avg: 2.3·Unmatched avg: 2.5
PhD Degree
No
Neutral
Matched avg: 10%·Unmatched avg: 2%
Step 2 CK
250
Neutral
Matched avg: 257·Unmatched avg: 250
Graduate Degree
No
Neutral
Matched avg: 17%·Unmatched avg: 17%
Top 40 School
No
Neutral
Matched avg: 42%·Unmatched avg: 23%
Strongest: Programs Ranked
Weakest: Publications
Base rate: 66%

What if?

How changes to your profile would affect your probability

+3 Programs Ranked
65%→78%+13.4%
Get AOA
65%→75%+9.6%
+5 Publications
65%→70%+4.7%
+2 Research Experiences
65%→69%+3.8%

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Dermatology programs whose invited Step 2 range holds your 250

Programs that train your school's grads

Dermatology

Programs fill a lot of spots from the same few schools. This shows where yours lands, by share of each program's residents. It doesn't change your odds above.

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Important disclaimer: how these numbers are made

This calculator uses aggregate data from the NRMP's Charting Outcomes reports for U.S. MD seniors: Step 2 CK score outcomes from the 2026 edition, with rank-list and credential structure from the pooled 2020-2024 reports. It employs a weighted logistic model based on the 12 measures reported by NRMP. It does NOT account for: letters of recommendation, personal statements, interview performance, away rotations, clinical grades/evaluations (MSPE), geographic ties, program-specific preferences, Step 1 pass/fail status, or other qualitative factors.

The actual NRMP probability curves use simple logistic regression on individual factors; this tool combines multiple factors into one estimate. Use as a rough guide only, not as a definitive predictor. With Step 1 now pass/fail, Step 2 CK has become the primary score differentiator for most specialties.

Specialty groups reflect overall NRMP competitiveness (approximate match-rate band). Applicant counts are NRMP applicants last cycle; ophthalmology counts are SF Match applicants.