The Specialty Matching Service reported 10,778 applicants competed for 10,149 fellowship positions offered by 4,357 programs.
Here are the specialties that got the most applicants:
1. Cardiovascular disease — 1,261 applicants for 894 positions
2. Pulmonary disease and critical care medicine — 789 applicants for 568 positions
3. Hematology and oncology — 788 applicants for 553 positions
4. Gastroenterology — 759 applicants for 496 positions
5. Sports medicine — 364 applicants for 266 positions
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